The average train between Birmingham and Cumbernauld takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Cumbernauld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Birmingham and Cumbernauld. The earliest departure is at 11:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Cumbernauld at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Cumbernauld station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Birmingham to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Birmingham to Cumbernauld train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Cumbernauld is 408.6 km. The road distance is 471 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.