The average train between Doncaster and East Kilbride takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. 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.
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 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Doncaster to East Kilbride train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to East Kilbride train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Doncaster to East Kilbride train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Doncaster and East Kilbride is 317 km. The road distance is 452 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Doncaster to Motherwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.