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

By bus and train

To get from Alexandria to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Bridgeton station. Next, take the 18 bus from Bridgeton Railway Station, Bridgeton station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bridgeton
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgeton Railway Station, Bridgeton
    ID 60903851
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Alexandria to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Argyle Street station. Next, take the 6 bus from St Enoch Shopping Centre, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Argyle Street
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Enoch Shopping Centre, Glasgow
    ID 609063
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Calderwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501624
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alexandria to East Kilbride

The distance between Alexandria, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland is approximately 28.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria 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 Alexandria

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Main Street, Haldane.

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Main Street, Haldane
  • Gallacher Crescent, Balloch
  • Lawrence Drive, Balloch

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Alexandria to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Balloch station to Argyle Street station. Next, take the 6 bus from St Enoch Shopping Centre, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Balloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Argyle Street
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Enoch Shopping Centre, Glasgow
    ID 609063
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Calderwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501624
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alexandria to East Kilbride in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Balloch station near Alexandria to Motherwell station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Motherwell station near East Kilbride in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and East Kilbride in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Balloch station near Alexandria in Scotland.

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

    Get off the train at the Motherwell stop, which is closest to East Kilbride in Scotland.

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