How to get from Kirkintilloch to East Kilbride by bus?

By bus

To get from Kirkintilloch to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the X85 bus from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the 18 bus from Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Bus - X85X85
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kirkintilloch
  • 2
    Bus - X85X85
    Wait for bus
    X85
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903751
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609022
    490 yd • 6 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
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via X85 and 21

To get from Kirkintilloch to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the X85 bus from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch station to North Frederick Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the 21 bus from John Street, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Bus - X85X85
Bus - 2121
Leaves from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kirkintilloch
  • 2
    Bus - X85X85
    Wait for bus
    X85
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Frederick Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090196
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    John Street, Glasgow
    ID 609071
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    East Kilbride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501012
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kirkintilloch to East Kilbride

The distance between Kirkintilloch, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland is approximately 17.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kirkintilloch to East Kilbride by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kirkintilloch

Kirkintilloch is located at Kirkintilloch, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is High Street, Kirkintilloch.

Bus stations close to Kirkintilloch:

  • High Street, Kirkintilloch
  • Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch
  • West High Street, Kirkintilloch

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
  • Shopping Centre, East Kilbride

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via X85 and 21

To get from Kirkintilloch to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the X85 bus from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch station to North Frederick Street, Glasgow station. Next, take the 21 bus from John Street, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Bus - X85X85
Bus - 2121
Leaves from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kirkintilloch
  • 2
    Bus - X85X85
    Wait for bus
    X85
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Frederick Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090196
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    John Street, Glasgow
    ID 609071
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    East Kilbride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501012
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line X85, Bus line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line X85, Bus line 21.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The X85 bus line goes from Glasgow station near Kirkintilloch to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near East Kilbride in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Kirkintilloch and East Kilbride in Scotland by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the X85 bus from the Glasgow stop near Kirkintilloch in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop, which is closest to East Kilbride in Scotland.

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