How to travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow

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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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$47

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1h 1m

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28m

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The cheapest way to travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).
The fastest way to travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between East Kilbride and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from East Kilbride to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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from East Kilbride to Glasgow

How to get from East Kilbride to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Scotrail
    7:28 AM0h31
    East Kilbride
    7:59 AMGlasgow
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Scotrail
    7:28 AM0h31
    East Kilbride
    7:59 AMGlasgow
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Scotrail
    7:28 AM0h31
    East Kilbride
    7:59 AMGlasgow
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Scotrail
    8:59 AM0h34
    East Kilbride
    9:33 AMGlasgow
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from East Kilbride to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between East Kilbride and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).
The fastest way to travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 31m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from East Kilbride to Glasgow is approximately 7 miles (12 km).
The average frequency per day from East Kilbride to Glasgow is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from East Kilbride to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from East Kilbride station (EKL) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from East Kilbride to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with First Greater Glasgow to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from East Kilbride to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with First Greater Glasgow.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from East Kilbride to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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