The average train between East Kilbride and Shotts takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from East Kilbride to Shotts. 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 Shotts. 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 Shotts at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Shotts. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Shotts station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
East Kilbride to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.
Book your East Kilbride to Shotts train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between East Kilbride and Shotts is 23.9 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Shotts via Glasgow Central in around 1h 32m.