The average bus between Manchester and East Kilbride takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to East Kilbride. 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 Manchester and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:25 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Manchester to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to East Kilbride bus tickets online with National Express, Whitelaws Coaches and First Greater Glasgow.
The distance between Manchester and East Kilbride is 282.9 km. The road distance is 335 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 40m.