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

By bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to Cardonald in Glasgow, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 18 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Bridgeton Railway Station, Bridgeton 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 59 min.

59min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
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 61501626
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridgeton Railway Station, Bridgeton
    ID 60903866
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bridgeton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Balloch
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    5 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Gourock
  • 8
    Ride to train station Cardonald
    Ride to train station
    Cardonald
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from East Kilbride to Cardonald in Glasgow, take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Langside College, Battlefield station. Next, take the 34 bus from Langside College, Battlefield station to Kingsland Drive, Cardonald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - 66
Bus - 3434
Walk to Cardonald
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
    Langside College, Battlefield
    ID 60902559
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Govan Bus Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsland Drive, Cardonald
    ID 60903301
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cardonald
    Walk to
    Cardonald
    150 yd • 2 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 13.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 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 West
  • Hillington East
  • Cardonald

Bus stations close to Cardonald:

  • Kingsland Drive, Cardonald
  • Queensland Lane West, Cardonald
  • Allanton Drive, Cardonald

Related Routes

By bus

To get from East Kilbride to Cardonald in Glasgow, take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Langside College, Battlefield station. Next, take the 34 bus from Langside College, Battlefield station to Kingsland Drive, Cardonald station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - 66
Bus - 3434
Walk to Cardonald
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
    Langside College, Battlefield
    ID 60902559
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Govan Bus Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kingsland Drive, Cardonald
    ID 60903301
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cardonald
    Walk to
    Cardonald
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 34.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 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 2 train lines till Cardonald 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 59 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 Cardonald station, which is closest to Cardonald in Glasgow.

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