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

By bus and train

To get from Glasgow to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, take the 9 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Central Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min.

49min
Bus - 99
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glasgow
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Paisley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    East Kilbride
  • 6
    Ride to train station East Kilbride
    Ride to train station
    East Kilbride
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Glasgow to East Kilbride in East Kilbride: take the 18 bus from Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow station to St Brides Church, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Walk to East Kilbride
Leaves from Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609022
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Brides Church, East Kilbride
    ID 61501021
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to East Kilbride
    Walk to
    East Kilbride
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to East Kilbride

The distance between Glasgow, East Kilbride and East Kilbride, East Kilbride is approximately 12.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow 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 Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Glasgow, East Kilbride and the nearest public transport station is Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

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
  • Torrance Road, West Mains
  • South Lanarkshire College, the Village

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Glasgow to East Kilbride in East Kilbride: take the 18 bus from Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow station to St Brides Church, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Walk to East Kilbride
Leaves from Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609022
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Brides Church, East Kilbride
    ID 61501021
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to East Kilbride
    Walk to
    East Kilbride
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 9, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to East Kilbride?

    The 9 bus line goes from Paisley station near Glasgow in Scotland to Central Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Kilbride station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

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

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Scotland and East Kilbride in East Kilbride by bus and train is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the 9 bus from the Paisley stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Glasgow to East Kilbride?

    The first train from Glasgow in Scotland to East Kilbride in East Kilbride is ScotRail. It leaves the Glasgow Central station at 09:18.

  • When is the first bus from Glasgow to East Kilbride?

    The first bus from Glasgow in Scotland to East Kilbride in East Kilbride is Calderwood, Bosworth Rd - Clydebank Business Park. It leaves the Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow stop at 06:13.

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