The average train between East Kilbride and Portobello takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride to Portobello. 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 Portobello. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Portobello at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Portobello. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Portobello station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
East Kilbride to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Portobello train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your East Kilbride to Portobello train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between East Kilbride and Portobello is 69.5 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Brunstane via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 55m.