The average train between Milton Keynes and East Kilbride takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Milton Keynes 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 every 4 hours between Milton Keynes and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milton Keynes is at 10:42 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 38m • 2 changes


5h 46m • 2 changes


6h 7m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


6h 1m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Milton Keynes to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central Station.
Milton Keynes to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Milton Keynes to East Kilbride train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milton Keynes and East Kilbride is 470.6 km. The road distance is 557 km.
Lumo operates a train from Milton Keynes Central Station to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a week.