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Liverpool to Cumbernauld trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Cumbernauld takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

5h 3m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 41m
£44–124

Liverpool to Cumbernauld train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Cumbernauld. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cumbernauld at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressCaledonian SleeperScotRail9h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Cumbernauld? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Cumbernauld.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Cumbernauld via Preston and Motherwell in around 4h 41m.

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