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

By bus and train

To get from East Kilbride to East Kilbride in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Hillington West station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 6 bus from Holmhead Crescent, Cathcart station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 66
Leaves from Hillington West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillington West
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Neilston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cathcart
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holmhead Crescent, Cathcart
    ID 60902569
    120 yd • 2 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
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 18

To get from East Kilbride to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Hillington West station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the 18 bus from Central Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Hillington West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillington West
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609032
    170 yd • 2 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
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to East Kilbride

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland is approximately 16.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride

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
  • Shopping Centre, East Kilbride
  • Caledonian Court, East Kilbride

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride, Scotland

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Murray Roundabout, East Kilbride
  • Bus Station, East Kilbride
  • Shopping Centre, East Kilbride

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL and 18

To get from East Kilbride to East Kilbride in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Hillington West station to Glasgow Central station. Next, take the 18 bus from Central Station, Glasgow station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Hillington West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hillington West
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609032
    170 yd • 2 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
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Hillington West station near East Kilbride to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bus Station, East Kilbride station near East Kilbride in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and East Kilbride in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Hillington West station near East Kilbride in Scotland.

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

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

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