There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Cumbernauld by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Croytrain
6h 18m£162–277Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4h 45m£56–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 38m£110–219Drive 383.7 mi
- Drive from Reading to Cumbernauldcar 383.7 mi
6h 38m£94–135Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3h 54m£76–326Train
- Take the train from Reading to Motherwelltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
8h 54m£260–362Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 49m£74–249Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
4h 25m£97–418Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Croytrain
4h 26m£97–320Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 42m£71–226Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Croytrain
5h 14m£85–250
Reading to Cumbernauld by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cumbernauld is to train and fly which costs £55 - £180 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Cumbernauld is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £330.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Town Centre stances via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Croy via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Reading and Cumbernauld is 467 miles. The road distance is 386 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Cumbernauld without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 18m and costs £160 - £280.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Reading to Cumbernauld, including transfers.
Reading to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Cumbernauld is to train via London which takes 6h 18m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 13h 49m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Cumbernauld, Scotland?
You can take a train from Reading to Croy via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Town Centre stances via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–430
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85–210
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cumbernauld is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Reading to Cumbernauld.
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