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 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Falkirk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Kilbride on the Moovit app.

179min
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
    440 m • 6 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
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Falkirk to East Kilbride by bus

To get from Falkirk to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Old Denny Road, Larbert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X27 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Falkirk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Kilbride on the Moovit app.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - X27X27
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
    Old Denny Road, Larbert
    ID 66903622004
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609022
    480 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    56 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 68.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 179 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Falkirk to East Kilbride

To check the bus and train schedule from Falkirk to East Kilbride using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Falkirk) and destination (East Kilbride), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Falkirk to East Kilbride by bus

To get from Falkirk to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Versalis, Grangemouth station to Old Denny Road, Larbert station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X27 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Falkirk may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to East Kilbride on the Moovit app.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - X27X27
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
    Old Denny Road, Larbert
    ID 66903622004
    62 min
  • 4
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sauchiehall Lane, Glasgow
    ID 609022
    480 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Greenhills
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bus Station, East Kilbride
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501013
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 18.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line X27, 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 59 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 59 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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