The average bus between East Kilbride and The Scottish Borders takes 4h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from East Kilbride to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between East Kilbride and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:38 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Street and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 26m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at The Scottish Borders station via Buchanan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
East Kilbride to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from St Brides Church station.
East Kilbride to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at A7 Boleside Hail & Ride station.
The distance between East Kilbride and The Scottish Borders is 86.6 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a bus from St Brides Church to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 2m.