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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 an average ticket price of $8 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 $8, while 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 1h 15m.
Tickets start at around $8 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
W692288:59 AM0h29East Kilbride station (EKL)9:28 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$81One-way0 transfers
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W692288:59 AM0h29East Kilbride station (EKL)9:28 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W692288:59 AM0h29East Kilbride station (EKL)9:28 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$81One-way0 transfers
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C151569:32 AM0h30East Kilbride station (EKL)10:02 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$81One-way0 transfers
W692117:59 AM0h33East Kilbride station (EKL)8:32 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$81One-way0 transfers
C151159:57 AM0h34East Kilbride station (EKL)10:31 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$81One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with First Greater Glasgow to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
- 4 direct buses per day with First Greater Glasgow.
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