The cheapest and fastest trains from East Kilbride to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Kilbride to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Kilbride to Edinburgh will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
Y41214 · Y386098:59 AM2h01East Kilbride station (EKL)11:00 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way1 transfer
C09159 · W748788:28 AM2h16East Kilbride station (EKL)10:44 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way1 transfer
C09137 · Y397179:57 AM2h05East Kilbride station (EKL)12:02 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way1 transfer
W72585 · Y39329+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:14 AM2h09East Kilbride station (EKL)10:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way2 transfers
C09171 · Y39365+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:32 AM2h01East Kilbride station (EKL)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way2 transfers
Y41214 · Y386098:59 AM2h01East Kilbride station (EKL)11:00 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way1 transfer
C09171 · Y39365+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street9:32 AM2h01East Kilbride station (EKL)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way2 transfers
C09137 · Y397179:57 AM2h05East Kilbride station (EKL)12:02 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way1 transfer
W72585 · Y39329+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:14 AM2h09East Kilbride station (EKL)10:23 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way2 transfers
C09159 · Y39337+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street8:28 AM2h11East Kilbride station (EKL)10:39 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for East Kilbride to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from East Kilbride to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from East Kilbride to Edinburgh:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€25) compared to roughly $61 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
East Kilbride to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W72585+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ Y39329 | 8:14 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 2h09 | 10:23 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
C09159 · W74878 | 8:28 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 2h16 | 10:44 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C09159+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ Y39337 | 8:28 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 2h11 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
Y41214 · Y38609 | 8:59 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 2h01 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C09171+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ Y39365 | 9:32 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 2h01 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
C09137 · Y39717 | 9:57 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 2h05 | 12:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from East Kilbride to Edinburgh.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from East Kilbride to Edinburgh.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh
Trains from East Kilbride to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, CrossCountry, ScotRail from East Kilbride to Edinburgh trainsScotrail, CrossCountry, ScotRail trains will get you between East Kilbride and Edinburgh from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from East Kilbride to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from East Kilbride to Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:25 Saturday 07:00 - 23:25 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 reponse, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Torrance Road
- Type of shops available: Key Store Express
- Car Park: Local Authority
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Eaglesham Road
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
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