How to get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by train?

From East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by train

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from East Kilbride station to Pollokshaws West station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Pollokshaws West station to Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The train schedule from East Kilbride may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Kilmarnock on the Moovit app.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Kilbride
    890 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pollokshaws West
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Kilmarnock
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilmarnock
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by bus

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Mearns Road, Clarkston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Eaglesham Road, Newton Mearns station to Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The train schedule from East Kilbride may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Kilmarnock on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 44
Bus - 44
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501014
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Clydebank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mearns Road, Clarkston
    ID 6120294
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aidans Brae, Clarkston
    ID 6120267
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Newton Mearns
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maple Avenue, Newton Mearns
    ID 6120231
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eaglesham Road, Newton Mearns
    ID 6120176
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180789
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock

The distance between East Kilbride, Scotland and Kilmarnock, Scotland is approximately 47.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock

To check the train schedule from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Kilbride) and destination (Kilmarnock), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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From East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by bus

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 6 bus from Bus Station, East Kilbride station to Mearns Road, Clarkston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 4 bus from Eaglesham Road, Newton Mearns station to Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The train schedule from East Kilbride may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Kilmarnock on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Bus - 44
Bus - 44
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Bus Station, East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501014
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Clydebank
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mearns Road, Clarkston
    ID 6120294
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aidans Brae, Clarkston
    ID 6120267
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Newton Mearns
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maple Avenue, Newton Mearns
    ID 6120231
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eaglesham Road, Newton Mearns
    ID 6120176
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Ayr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180789
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 4, Bus line 4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from East Kilbride station near East Kilbride to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Glasgow Central station near Kilmarnock in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and Kilmarnock in Scotland by train is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central station, which is closest to Kilmarnock in Scotland.

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