The average train between Penrith and East Kilbride takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:38 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Penrith to East Kilbride train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to East Kilbride train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at East Kilbride station.
Book your Penrith to East Kilbride train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and East Kilbride is 151.7 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to East Kilbride via Glasgow Central in around 2h 21m.