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How to get from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Buchanan Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 31 min.

271min
Bus - 66
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Clydebank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    157 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Theatre Royal, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 15 min.

315min
Bus - 66
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Clydebank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Theatre Royal, Glasgow
    ID 609018
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Aberdeen City, Scotland is approximately 170.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 271 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, East Kilbride.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Bus Station, East Kilbride
  • Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride
  • Caledonian Court, East Kilbride

Public transport stations close to Aberdeen City, Scotland

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield

By bus

To get from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Theatre Royal, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Guild Street, Aberdeen station to Howes Road, Northfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 15 min.

315min
Bus - 66
Bus - M9M9
Bus - 5959
Walk to Aberdeen City
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Clydebank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Theatre Royal, Glasgow
    ID 609018
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070021
    195 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006463
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Northfield
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aberdeen City
    Walk to
    Aberdeen City
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City?

    The fastest way takes 271 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City?

    The alternative route takes 315 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line M9, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    The 6 bus line goes from Clydebank station near East Kilbride to Buchanan Street, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Buchanan Street, Glasgow station near Aberdeen City in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from East Kilbride to Aberdeen City in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and Aberdeen City in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Kilbride to get to Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Clydebank stop near East Kilbride in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Kilbride and Aberdeen City in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Street, Glasgow stop, which is closest to Aberdeen City in Scotland.

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