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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
CHF7
Average ticket price on Sep 18
CHF7
Fastest journey on Sep 18
29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
32 m
Trains on Sep 18
6
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Kilbride to Glasgow 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 Glasgow will cost around CHF7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF7.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 6 trains from East Kilbride to Glasgow, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C15115
C15156
C15142
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W69228
C15156
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C15115
W69426Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Kilbride to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF7, while a train costs an average of CHF7.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF7 Average price Cheapest | CHF39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around CHF7 compared to roughly CHF39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF32. The journey takes 31m versus 28m 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.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to Glasgow trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C15115 | On time 9:57 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 0h34 | 10:31 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
W69211 | 7:59 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 0h33 | 8:32 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69426 | 8:14 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 0h34 | 8:48 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15142 | 8:28 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 0h35 | 9:03 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69228 | 8:59 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 0h29 | 9:28 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C15156 | 9:32 AM East Kilbride station (EKL) | 0h30 | 10:02 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from East Kilbride to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most East Kilbride to Glasgow trains use the East Kilbride to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Pollokshaws West. Use this guide to compare East Kilbride and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
East Kilbride has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at East Kilbride.
Wi-Fi is available at East Kilbride.
Ticket office support is available at East Kilbride. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at East Kilbride: Parking, WC.
Available at East Kilbride: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at East Kilbride: 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.
Hairmyres is 3 km from East Kilbride city centre. Public transport options include:
Hairmyres has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hairmyres.
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hairmyres: Parking.
Available at Hairmyres: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hairmyres: 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.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Pollokshaws West is 5 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Pollokshaws West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Dapper Mongoose
Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pollokshaws West: Parking.
Available at Pollokshaws West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Exhibition Centre is 1 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Exhibition Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Exhibition Centre.
Wi-Fi is available at Exhibition Centre.
Ticket office support is available at Exhibition Centre. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exhibition Centre: Parking, WC.
Available at Exhibition Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exhibition Centre: 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, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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