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East Kilbride to Elgin buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between East Kilbride and Elgin takes 7h 45m and the fastest bus takes 6h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from East Kilbride to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 45m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
7h 2m
£38–69

East Kilbride to Elgin bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between East Kilbride and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Street and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 6m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 20m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 19m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 6m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 11m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 20m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 12m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 7m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 5m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 32m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 55m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 5m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 6m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 20m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 19m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFlixBusStagecoach North ScotlandStagecoach North Scotland7h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from East Kilbride to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Elgin, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 hourly. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.

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