The average train between York and East Kilbride takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
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 Motherwell station.
Book your York to East Kilbride train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between York and East Kilbride is 282 km. The road distance is 400 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Motherwell 3 times a day. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 3h 21m.