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Doncaster to East Kilbride trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and East Kilbride takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.

5h 19m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 52m
£65–182

Doncaster to East Kilbride train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail10h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 41m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail5h 9m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to East Kilbride? 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 Doncaster to East Kilbride.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and East Kilbride, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Doncaster to Motherwell once daily. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

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