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

From East Kilbride to Cardonald by bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Cardonald in Glasgow, take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to West Regent Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Cardonald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - SCOTRAIL
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
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wemyss Bay
  • 6
    Ride to train station Cardonald
    Ride to train station
    Cardonald
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Kilbride to Cardonald by bus and train via 254, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to Cardonald in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 254 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Bus Station, Hamilton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Cardonald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 254254
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501628
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 254254
    Wait for bus
    254
    Strathaven
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501388
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamilton Central
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wemyss Bay
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cardonald
    Ride to train station
    Cardonald
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Cardonald
The distance between East Kilbride, Glasgow and Cardonald, Glasgow is approximately 13.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Cardonald by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glasgow – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Glasgow 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 Cardonald, Glasgow

Cardonald is located at Cardonald, Glasgow and the nearest public transport station is Kingsland Drive, Cardonald.

Train stations close to Cardonald:

  • Hillington East
  • Crookston
  • Cardonald

Bus stations close to Cardonald:

  • Kingsland Drive, Cardonald
  • Elder Grove Avenue, Govan
  • Shieldhall Road, Govan

Alternative route from East Kilbride to Cardonald by bus and train via 254, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to Cardonald in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 254 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Bus Station, Hamilton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Cardonald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 254254
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501628
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 254254
    Wait for bus
    254
    Strathaven
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501388
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamilton Central
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Wemyss Bay
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cardonald
    Ride to train station
    Cardonald
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Cardonald?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 254, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Cardonald?

    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 Cardonald?

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

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

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Kilbride to get to Cardonald?

    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 Cardonald?

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

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