How to get from East Kilbride to Airdrie by bus and train?

From East Kilbride to Airdrie by bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Airdrie in Scotland, take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Glasgow Cross, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from High Street (Glasgow) station to Airdrie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Airdrie
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glasgow Cross, Glasgow
    ID 6090102
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    High Street (Glasgow)
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Airdrie
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Airdrie
    Walk to
    Airdrie
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Kilbride to Airdrie by bus

To get from East Kilbride to Airdrie in Scotland, take the 201 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station. Next, take the 211 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Bank Street, Airdrie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Bus - 211211
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501627
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Petersburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    ID 6160642
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 211211
    Wait for bus
    211
    Airdrie
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Bank Street, Airdrie
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Street, Airdrie
    ID 6160923
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Airdrie

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Airdrie, Scotland is approximately 19.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Airdrie 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 Airdrie, Scotland

Airdrie is located at Airdrie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Bank Street, Airdrie.

Train stations close to Airdrie:

  • Airdrie
  • Coatdyke
  • Drumgelloch

Bus stations close to Airdrie:

  • Bank Street, Airdrie
  • Wellwynd, Airdrie
  • Anderson Street, Airdrie

Related Routes

From East Kilbride to Airdrie by bus

To get from East Kilbride to Airdrie in Scotland, take the 201 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station. Next, take the 211 bus from Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell station to Bank Street, Airdrie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Bus - 211211
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501627
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Petersburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Motherwell Railway Station, Motherwell
    ID 6160642
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 211211
    Wait for bus
    211
    Airdrie
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Bank Street, Airdrie
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Street, Airdrie
    ID 6160923
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line 211.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

    The 18 bus line goes from Bus Station, East Kilbride station near East Kilbride to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow station near Airdrie in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and Airdrie in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 18 bus from the Bus Station, East Kilbride stop near East Kilbride in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Airdrie in Scotland.

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