The average train between London and East Kilbride takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
London to East Kilbride train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from London Euston station.
London to East Kilbride train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your London to East Kilbride train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between London and East Kilbride is 543.2 km. The road distance is 659 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.