The average train between East Kilbride and Cambridge takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride to Cambridge. 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 East Kilbride and Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
East Kilbride to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
East Kilbride to Cambridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your East Kilbride to Cambridge train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between East Kilbride and Cambridge is 485.5 km. The road distance is 749 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Cambridge via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 7h 5m.