The average train between Leeds and East Kilbride takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:59 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Leeds to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Leeds to East Kilbride train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leeds and East Kilbride is 276.2 km. The road distance is 441 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 3h 47m.