The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and East Kilbride takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Kilbride. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Kilbride train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Kilbride train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at East Kilbride station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and East Kilbride is 54.6 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to East Kilbride via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 2m.