The average train between East Kilbride and Birmingham takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from East Kilbride to Birmingham. 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 East Kilbride and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
East Kilbride to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
East Kilbride to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your East Kilbride to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between East Kilbride and Birmingham is 394 km. The road distance is 490 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.