Cardiff to East Kilbride Trains

Cardiff to East Kilbride trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and East Kilbride takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

8h 28m
Duration: 390 mi
Distance: £155
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 35m

£131–211

Cardiff to East Kilbride train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 8:21 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:19 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:19 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 6:06 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 11:51 AM
7h 16m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 12:50 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 1:48 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:47 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:47 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 12:19 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 2:22 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes

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