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

From Falkirk to East Kilbride by bus and train

To get from Falkirk to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2 bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Station Hotel, Larbert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 18 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Versalis, Grangemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220807
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Hotel, Larbert
    ID 66903600011
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Larbert
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Falkirk to East Kilbride by bus and train via 2A, SCOTRAIL and 18

To get from Falkirk to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2A bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Grahamston Station, Falkirk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 18 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2A2A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Versalis, Grangemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220807
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grahamston Station, Falkirk
    ID 66901400311
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Falkirk Grahamston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Falkirk to East Kilbride

The distance between Falkirk, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland is approximately 67.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falkirk 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 Falkirk

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Versalis, Grangemouth.

Train stations close to Falkirk:

  • Polmont

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

  • Versalis, Grangemouth
  • Tank Farm, Grangemouth
  • Rohm And Haas, Grangemouth

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 Falkirk to East Kilbride by bus and train via 2A, SCOTRAIL and 18

To get from Falkirk to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 2A bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Grahamston Station, Falkirk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 18 bus from Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2A2A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Versalis, Grangemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220807
    490 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    Larbert
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grahamston Station, Falkirk
    ID 66901400311
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Falkirk Grahamston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallery Of Modern Art, Glasgow
    ID 609067
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 2A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Falkirk to East Kilbride?

    The 2 bus line goes from Versalis, Grangemouth station near Falkirk in Falkirk to Larbert station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Larbert station near East Kilbride in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Falkirk in Falkirk and East Kilbride in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Versalis, Grangemouth stop near Falkirk in Falkirk.

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

    Get off the bus at the Larbert stop, which is closest to East Kilbride in Scotland.

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