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How to get fromArdrossan to East Kilbrideby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardrossan to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
    1h 42m
    £18–34

  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ardrossan to East Kilbridecar car 30.3 mi
    44 min
    £8–11

  3. Train, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    1h 55m
    £18–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ardrossan to East Kilbridetaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    44 min
    £65–80

  5. Line 11 bus, bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    3h 11m
    £17–24

Ardrossan to East Kilbride by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to East Kilbride via Glasgow Central in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 3h 11m.

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