What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride is to bus and line 6 bus via Dundee which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at St Brides Church via Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at East Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to East Kilbride?

The distance between Aberdeen and East Kilbride is 165 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to East Kilbride without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to East Kilbride bus from?

Aberdeen to East Kilbride bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to East Kilbride train from?

Aberdeen to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £260 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Aberdeen to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Aberdeen to East Kilbride bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to East Kilbride train arrive?

Aberdeen to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to East Kilbride is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Aberdeen to East Kilbride.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to East Kilbride?

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

There are 1498+ hotels available in East Kilbride.

Aberdeen to East Kilbride - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 6 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
3h 39m
£64–103
Bus, line 6 bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
5h 18m
£23–33
Bus, line 6 bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to St Brides Churchbus 18 / ...
4h 46m
£26–37
Drive 144.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to East Kilbridecar 144.7 mi
2h 37m
£36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ABZ - GLA
5h 34m
£107–259

Aberdeen to East Kilbride by train and foot

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Distance: 163.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to St Brides Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Sauchiehall Lane in around 4h 46m.

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