The average train between Liverpool and East Kilbride takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Liverpool to East Kilbride? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Liverpool to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Liverpool to East Kilbride train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and East Kilbride is 272.9 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Brides Church via Preston, Motherwell, and Milton Street in around 4h 21m.