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Trip Overview

The average bus between East Kilbride and Portobello takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. There is a bus service every few hours from East Kilbride to Portobello. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

East Kilbride to Portobello bus times

Buses run hourly between East Kilbride and Portobello. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Portobello at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian2h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 18m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 6m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 26m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 18m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 6m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 26m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 13m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 26m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 24m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 18m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 6m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 26m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 18m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 6m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 26m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian3h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride to Portobello? 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 Portobello.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from St Brides Church to Portobello Town Hall via Motherwell station, Maxim Business Park, and Princes Street in around 2h 59m.

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