The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cumbernauld takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cumbernauld. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Cumbernauld at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Cumbernauld station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cumbernauld train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cumbernauld is 307.6 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Cumbernauld via Preston and Motherwell in around 4h 54m.