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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cumbernauld and Preston takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cumbernauld to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 35m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cumbernauld to Preston bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cumbernauld and Preston. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Stn and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdFlixBus4h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach East ScotlandFlixBus4h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East ScotlandNational Express4h 47m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cumbernauld to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Cumbernauld, Scotland and Preston, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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