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How to get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock by train?

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 30 min.

90min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from East Kilbride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pollokshaws West
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Kilmarnock
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilmarnock
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 13 bus from Ladybank Court, West Mains station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the X76 bus from West Regent Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 1818
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Ladybank Court, West Mains

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ladybank Court, West Mains
    ID 6150988
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501016
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090183
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 yd • 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 29.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 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.

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Torrance Road, West Mains.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Torrance Road, West Mains
  • Ladybank Court, West Mains
  • Glebe Crescent, West Mains

Public transport stations close to Kilmarnock, Scotland

Kilmarnock is located at Kilmarnock, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Shaw's Monument, Kilmarnock.

Bus stations close to Kilmarnock:

  • Shaw's Monument, Kilmarnock
  • Church Street, Kilmarnock
  • Princes Street, Kilmarnock

By bus

To get from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 13 bus from Ladybank Court, West Mains station to Bus Station, East Kilbride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus and finally take the X76 bus from West Regent Lane, Glasgow station to Bus Station, Kilmarnock station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 1818
Bus - X76X76
Walk to Kilmarnock
Leaves from Ladybank Court, West Mains

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ladybank Court, West Mains
    ID 6150988
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501016
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, East Kilbride
    ID 61501626
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Regent Street, Glasgow
    ID 609013
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Regent Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090183
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X76X76
    Wait for bus
    X76
    Kilmarnock
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Kilmarnock
    ID 6180792
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilmarnock
    Walk to
    Kilmarnock
    50 yd • 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 90 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 18, Bus line X76.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Kilbride to Kilmarnock?

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

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

    The total travel time between East Kilbride in East Kilbride and Kilmarnock in Scotland by train is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

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

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

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

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