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.
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 11:36 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Manchester to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Manchester to East Kilbride train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and East Kilbride is 282.9 km. The road distance is 353 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
