The average train between York and East Kilbride takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is an hourly train service from York 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 York and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from York 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 York to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
York to East Kilbride train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to East Kilbride train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your York to East Kilbride train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and East Kilbride is 282 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a train from York to East Kilbride via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m.