Manchester to East Kilbride Trains

Manchester to East Kilbride trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and East Kilbride takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 232 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow Central

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4h 26m

£53–125

Manchester to East Kilbride train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:48 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:25 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:19 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:21 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 11:23 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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