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

From East Kilbride to Alexandria by bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Alexandria in Scotland, take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Buchanan Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alexandria
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 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Street, Glasgow
    ID 609075
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balloch
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Kilbride to Alexandria by bus and train via 21 and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to Alexandria in Scotland, take the 21 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to John Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501625
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Glasgow
    ID 609071
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balloch
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Alexandria

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Alexandria, Scotland is approximately 48.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Alexandria 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 Alexandria, Scotland

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lomond Road, Levenvale.

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Lomond Road, Levenvale
  • Mollanbowie Road, Balloch
  • Gallacher Crescent, Balloch

Related Routes

Alternative route from East Kilbride to Alexandria by bus and train via 21 and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to Alexandria in Scotland, take the 21 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to John Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Balloch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501625
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Glasgow
    ID 609071
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balloch
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Kilbride to Alexandria 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 Alexandria in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and Alexandria in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

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

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