🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Cumbernauld
13 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 06:32, last bus 23:50 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | First Greater Glasgow | ~36 min | 43 | 06:32 | 23:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 42) |
| X25 | First Greater Glasgow | ~21 min | 35 | 00:00 | 23:30 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 41) |
| E3 | Ember | ~18 min | 29 | 01:26 | 23:51 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53) |
| X25A | First Greater Glasgow | ~21 min | 25 | 06:28 | 18:45 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 41) |
| X37 | Midland Bluebird | ~34 min | 15 | 06:55 | 22:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 43) |
| X24 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 15 | 06:45 | 23:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 4) |
| X27 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 15 | 06:15 | 20:15 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 4) |
| X36 | Midland Bluebird | ~34 min | 14 | 07:15 | 21:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 43) |
| M9 | Scottish Citylink | ~20 min | 7 | 00:40 | 23:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 52) |
| M8 | Scottish Citylink | ~20 min | 6 | 10:25 | 18:25 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 51) |
| M8 | Park's of Hamilton | ~20 min | 3 | 13:25 | 15:25 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 51) |
| 38C | First Greater Glasgow | ~51 min | 2 | 06:05 | 06:54 | Renfield Street (after) |
| X24A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~20 min | 2 | 21:00 | 22:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 4) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Cumbernauld?
13 routes run directly from Glasgow to Cumbernauld: the X3 (First Greater Glasgow), the X25 (First Greater Glasgow), the E3 (Ember), the X25A (First Greater Glasgow), the X37 (Midland Bluebird), the X24 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X27 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X36 (Midland Bluebird), the M9 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Scottish Citylink), the M8 (Park's of Hamilton), the 38C (First Greater Glasgow), the X24A (Stagecoach East Scotland).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Cumbernauld?
Around 36 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Cumbernauld?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X3) leaves around 06:32 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Cumbernauld?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.