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How to get from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride by bus and train?

From Newton Mearns to East Kilbride by bus and train

To get from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Whitecraigs station to Williamwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 374 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Mearns Road, Clarkston station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min.

37min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 374374
Bus - 66
Leaves from Whitecraigs
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newton Mearns
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Williamwood
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Etive Drive, Williamwood
    ID 6120273
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 374374
    Wait for bus
    374
    Shawlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mearns Road, Clarkston
    ID 6120293
    4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Calderwood
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501624
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Whitecraigs station to Cathcart station. Next, take the 6 bus from Holmhead Crescent, Cathcart station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Whitecraigs
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newton Mearns
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cathcart
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holmhead Crescent, Cathcart
    ID 60902569
    120 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
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride
The distance between Newton Mearns, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland is approximately 7.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newton Mearns 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 Newton Mearns

Newton Mearns is located at Newton Mearns, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Whitecraigs.

Train stations close to Newton Mearns:

  • Shawlands
  • Pollokshaws East
  • Langside

Bus stations close to Newton Mearns:

  • Whitecraigs
  • Treemain Road, Whitecraigs
  • Ayr Road, Whitecraigs
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
  • Caledonian Court, East Kilbride
  • Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride

Alternative route from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 6

To get from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Whitecraigs station to Cathcart station. Next, take the 6 bus from Holmhead Crescent, Cathcart station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Whitecraigs
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newton Mearns
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cathcart
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holmhead Crescent, Cathcart
    ID 60902569
    120 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
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 374, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Newton Mearns to Williamwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Williamwood station near East Kilbride in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Newton Mearns and East Kilbride in Scotland by train and bus is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Central station near Newton Mearns in Scotland.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride in Scotland?

    The first train from Newton Mearns to East Kilbride in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Giffnock station at 07:27.

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