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

From Aberdeen City to East Kilbride by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen City to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 18 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 20 min.

260min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to East Kilbride by bus and train via 59, SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Aberdeen City to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 6 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Calderwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501624
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen City to East Kilbride

The distance between Aberdeen City, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland is approximately 168.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 260 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen City to East Kilbride 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 Aberdeen City

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

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride, Scotland

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

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to East Kilbride by bus and train via 59, SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Aberdeen City to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 6 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    162 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Calderwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501624
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 260 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 262 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 20 min.

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

    The 59 bus line goes from Howes Road, Northfield station near Aberdeen City to Torry station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Torry station near East Kilbride in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeen City and East Kilbride in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the Howes Road, Northfield stop near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Torry stop, which is closest to East Kilbride in Scotland.

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