Bus from Glasgow to Cumbernauld
13 direct routes · 19–54 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 00:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cumbernauld as of 08:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 38C, X24A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38C | First Greater Glasgow | ~54 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 06:54 | Renfield Street (after) | Craiglinn Roundabout (at) | Stepps, Muirhead, Chryston & Moodiesburn |
| X24A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~20 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 21:00 | 22:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 4) | Town Centre stances (stance 1) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X3 bus, X25 bus, E3 bus, X37 bus, X24 bus, X27 bus, X36 bus or M9 bus timetable.
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 X25A (First Greater Glasgow), the E3 (Ember), 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). The most frequent is the X3, 43 times each weekday — board at Thomas Graham Building (opp) and get off at Craiglinn Roundabout (at), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Cumbernauld?
Between 19 minutes on the X25 and 54 on the 38C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stepps, Muirhead, Chryston, Moodiesburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Cumbernauld?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:30 and the last around 00:02. Check the route timetables 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.