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Compare train and bus for East Kilbride to Glasgow
Omio 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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $47 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 |
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
Travel optionsfrom East Kilbride to Glasgow
How to get from East Kilbride to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:28 AM0h31East Kilbride7:59 AMGlasgow$81One-way0 transfers
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7:28 AM0h31East Kilbride7:59 AMGlasgow$81One-way0 transfers
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7:28 AM0h31East Kilbride7:59 AMGlasgow$81One-way0 transfers
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8:59 AM0h34East Kilbride9:33 AMGlasgow$81One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between East Kilbride and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from East Kilbride station (EKL) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with First Greater Glasgow to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with First Greater Glasgow.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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