The average train between East Kilbride and York takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is an hourly train service from East Kilbride to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 PM which arrives into York at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to York. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
East Kilbride to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
East Kilbride to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your East Kilbride to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Lumo.
The distance between East Kilbride and York is 282 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to York via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 13m.