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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to East Kilbride
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to East Kilbride among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to East Kilbride take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 30m versus 30m 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 Glasgow to East Kilbride
How to get from Glasgow to East Kilbride by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to East Kilbride is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:18 AM0h33Glasgow9:51 AMEast Kilbride€61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:18 AM0h33Glasgow9:51 AMEast Kilbride€61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:18 AM0h33Glasgow9:51 AMEast Kilbride€61One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:18 AM0h33Glasgow8:51 AMEast Kilbride€71One-way0 transfers
- 7:47 AM0h34Glasgow8:21 AMEast Kilbride€71One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to East Kilbride
Travel to East Kilbride 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 Glasgow to East Kilbride.
Other travel options to East Kilbride take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and East Kilbride as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in East Kilbride station (EKL).
- Travel with First Greater Glasgow to go to East Kilbride by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to East Kilbride by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with First Greater Glasgow.
- 8 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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