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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 East Kilbride, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X85 bus from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch station to St James Road, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X19 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - X85X85
Bus - X19X19
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Bus - X85X85
    Wait for bus
    X85
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St James Road, Glasgow
    ID 6090127
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Govan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Station, Glasgow
    ID 609031
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    East Kilbride
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Kilbride
    Ride to train station
    East Kilbride
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via X85, 57A and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X85 bus from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch station to North Frederick Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Thornliebank station to East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - X85X85
Bus - 57A57A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Bus - X85X85
    Wait for bus
    X85
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Frederick Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090196
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 57A57A
    Wait for bus
    57A
    Kennishead
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornliebank Road, Carnwadric
    ID 60902734
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thornliebank
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    East Kilbride
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Kilbride
    Ride to train station
    East Kilbride
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Kilbride to East Kilbride

The distance between East Kilbride, East Kilbride and East Kilbride, East Kilbride is approximately 19.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 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 East Kilbride – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, East Kilbride

East Kilbride is located at East Kilbride, East Kilbride and the nearest public transport station is Kittoch Street, the Village.

Bus stations close to East Kilbride:

  • Kittoch Street, the Village
  • South Lanarkshire College, the Village
  • Torrance Road, West Mains

Alternative route by bus and train via X85, 57A and SCOTRAIL

To get from East Kilbride to East Kilbride in East Kilbride, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X85 bus from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch station to North Frederick Street, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57A bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Thornliebank station to East Kilbride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - X85X85
Bus - 57A57A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Broadcroft Road, Kirkintilloch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Kilbride
  • 2
    Bus - X85X85
    Wait for bus
    X85
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Frederick Street, Glasgow
    ID 6090196
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 57A57A
    Wait for bus
    57A
    Kennishead
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thornliebank Road, Carnwadric
    ID 60902734
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thornliebank
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    East Kilbride
  • 8
    Ride to train station East Kilbride
    Ride to train station
    East Kilbride
    20 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 95 minutes, using Bus line X85, Bus line X19, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line X85, Bus line 57A, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Kilbride to East Kilbride in East Kilbride?

    The X85 bus line goes from Glasgow station near East Kilbride to St James Road, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till East Kilbride station near East Kilbride in East Kilbride

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

    The total travel time between East Kilbride and East Kilbride in East Kilbride by bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the X85 bus from the Glasgow stop near East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

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

    Get off the bus at the East Kilbride station, which is closest to East Kilbride in East Kilbride.

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