The average train between Birmingham and East Kilbride takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Birmingham to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Birmingham to East Kilbride train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Birmingham and East Kilbride is 394 km. The road distance is 490 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.