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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester is to fly and bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbernauld and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre Stances and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbernauld and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Greenfaulds and arriving at Leicester via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Leicester is 321 miles. The road distance is 306.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Leicester bus from?

Cumbernauld to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Leicester train from?

Cumbernauld to Leicester train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Greenfaulds station.

Train or bus from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Leicester bus arrive?

Cumbernauld to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Leicester train arrive?

Cumbernauld to Leicester train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Leicester is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Cumbernauld to Leicester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenfaulds to Nuneatontrain Southbound
4h 54m
£66–113
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
4h 45m
£37–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 45m
£67–166
Drive 304.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Leicestercar 304.9 mi
5h 10m
£75–107
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
5h 5m
£59–144
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4h 49m
£81–206
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 9m
£90–218
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 20m
£90–220
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 35m
£112–242

Cumbernauld to Leicester by train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Lumo operates a train from Greenfaulds to Nuneaton 3 times a day. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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