The average train between South Queensferry and East Kilbride takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 11:40 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Queensferry to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
South Queensferry to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
South Queensferry to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at East Kilbride station.
Book your South Queensferry to East Kilbride train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between South Queensferry and East Kilbride is 54.8 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Dalmeny to East Kilbride via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 2h 51m.