What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham is to bus and fly and train which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbernauld and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Town Centre Stances and arriving at Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbernauld and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Motherwell and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Birmingham?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Birmingham is 292 miles. The road distance is 291.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbernauld to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Birmingham bus from?

Cumbernauld to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Birmingham train from?

Cumbernauld to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Cumbernauld to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham is to train via Preston which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Birmingham bus arrive?

Cumbernauld to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Birmingham train arrive?

Cumbernauld to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Birmingham is 292 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cumbernauld to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cumbernauld to Birmingham?

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Cumbernauld to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Birmingham by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Streettrain
3h 15m
£32–103
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 34m
£70–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 13m
£32–56
Drive 290.1 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Birminghamcar 290.1 mi
4h 45m
£71–102
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3h 32m
£55–134
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 12m
£80–189
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 29m
£102–220
Train
1. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Cumbernauld - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 28m
£111–240
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 45m
£62–156

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Distance: 290.7 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Birmingham New Street via Motherwell and Preston in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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