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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
    1h 43m
    £22–42

  2. Drive 31.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to East Kilbridecar car 31.9 mi
    39 min
    £8–12

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
    1h 50m
    £15–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to East Kilbridetaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    39 min
    £65–85

  5. Bus, line 6 bus via Sauchiehall Lane

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    2h 10m
    £15–20

  6. Bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Devon Streetbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Devon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 6
    2h 55m
    £15–20

Ayr to East Kilbride by train

Calendar255Weekly Trains
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to East Kilbride via Glasgow Central in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Bath Street and Sauchiehall Lane in around 2h 10m.

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