The average train between London and East Kilbride takes 6h 8m 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 at Motherwell and take an average of 6h 8m. 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 Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
London to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your London to East Kilbride train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and East Kilbride is 543.2 km. The road distance is 637 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £140–230 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.