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

By bus and train

To get from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X25 bus from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station to City Of Glasgow College, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Thornliebank station to East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Bus - X25X25
Bus - 57A57A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cumbernauld
  • 2
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Of Glasgow College, Glasgow
    ID 6090123
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 57A57A
    Wait for bus
    57A
    Kennishead
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornliebank Road, Carnwadric
    ID 60902734
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thornliebank
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    East Kilbride
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Kilbride
    Ride to train station
    East Kilbride
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X25, 38 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X25 bus from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station to City Of Glasgow College, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Giffnock station to East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Bus - X25X25
Bus - 3838
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cumbernauld
  • 2
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Of Glasgow College, Glasgow
    ID 6090123
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crookfur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Giffnock
    ID 6120131
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Giffnock
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    East Kilbride
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Kilbride
    Ride to train station
    East Kilbride
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride

The distance between Cumbernauld, East Kilbride and East Kilbride, East Kilbride is approximately 23.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Kilbride – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld is located at Cumbernauld, East Kilbride and the nearest public transport station is Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds.

Bus stations close to Cumbernauld:

  • Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds
  • Athelstane Drive, Greenfaulds
  • Waverley Crescent, Greenfaulds

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride, East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, East Kilbride and the nearest public transport station is Thorntonhall.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Thorntonhall
  • Kittoch Street, the Village
  • South Lanarkshire College, the Village

Alternative route by bus and train via X25, 38 and SCOTRAIL

To get from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X25 bus from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds station to City Of Glasgow College, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Giffnock station to East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Bus - X25X25
Bus - 3838
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Greenfaulds High School, Greenfaulds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cumbernauld
  • 2
    Bus - X25X25
    Wait for bus
    X25
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Of Glasgow College, Glasgow
    ID 6090123
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crookfur
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Giffnock
    ID 6120131
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Giffnock
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    East Kilbride
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Kilbride
    Ride to train station
    East Kilbride
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line X25, Bus line 57A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line X25, Bus line 38, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cumbernauld to East Kilbride?

    The X25 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Cumbernauld in Scotland to City Of Glasgow College, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till East Kilbride station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

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

    The total travel time between Cumbernauld in Scotland and East Kilbride in East Kilbride by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the X25 bus from the Glasgow stop near Cumbernauld in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cumbernauld and East Kilbride?

    Get off the bus at the East Kilbride station, which is closest to East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

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