How to get from Motherwell to East Kilbride by bus?

From Motherwell to East Kilbride by bus

To get from Motherwell to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, take the 201 bus from Muir Street, Motherwell station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. Next, take the 31B bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Torrance Road, West Mains station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Bus - 31B31B
Walk to East Kilbride
Leaves from Muir Street, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Muir Street, Motherwell
    ID 6160649
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Hairmyres
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501015
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501017
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 31B31B
    Wait for bus
    31B
    Carmunnock
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torrance Road, West Mains
    ID 61501415
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Kilbride
    Walk to
    East Kilbride
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Motherwell to East Kilbride by bus and train

To get from Motherwell to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, take the SCOTRAIL train from Motherwell station to Hamilton Central station. Next, take the 205 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to Torrance Road, West Mains station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 205205
Walk to East Kilbride
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501396
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Hairmyres
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torrance Road, West Mains
    ID 6150989
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Kilbride
    Walk to
    East Kilbride
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to East Kilbride

The distance between Motherwell and East Kilbride is approximately 16.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to East Kilbride by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Kilbride – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Motherwell to East Kilbride by bus and train

To get from Motherwell to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, take the SCOTRAIL train from Motherwell station to Hamilton Central station. Next, take the 205 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to Torrance Road, West Mains station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 205205
Walk to East Kilbride
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Dalmuir
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501396
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Hairmyres
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torrance Road, West Mains
    ID 6150989
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Kilbride
    Walk to
    East Kilbride
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line 31B.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 205.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Motherwell to East Kilbride?

    The 201 bus line goes from Muir Street, Motherwell station near Motherwell in Motherwell to Hairmyres station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hairmyres station near East Kilbride.

  • How long does it take to travel from Motherwell to East Kilbride by bus?

    The total travel time between Motherwell and East Kilbride by bus is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the 201 bus from the Muir Street, Motherwell stop near Motherwell in Motherwell.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hairmyres stop, which is closest to East Kilbride.

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

    The first bus from Motherwell in Motherwell to East Kilbride in East Kilbride is Hairmyres Station - Petersburn, Minch Way. It leaves the Muir Street, Motherwell stop at 05:33.

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