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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to East Kilbride
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to East Kilbride among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of ₫7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of ₫7, while a train costs an average of ₫24.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
₫24 Average price | ₫7 Average price Cheapest | ₫48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m 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 Edinburgh to East Kilbride:
A bus is ₫17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to East Kilbride costing on average ₫24.
Other travel options to East Kilbride take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around ₫24 compared to roughly ₫48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about ₫25. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 5m 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.
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How to get from Edinburgh to East Kilbride by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to East Kilbride is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:51 PM1h34Edinburgh5:25 PMEast Kilbride₫51One-way0 transfers
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- 3:51 PM1h34Edinburgh5:25 PMEast Kilbride₫51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:33 AM1h17Edinburgh8:50 AMEast Kilbride₫51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to East Kilbride:
A bus is ₫17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to East Kilbride costing on average ₫24.
Other travel options to East Kilbride take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 61 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and East Kilbride as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in East Kilbride station (EKL).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to East Kilbride by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to East Kilbride by train.
- 56 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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