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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to East Kilbride is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to East Kilbride is to fly and train which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Bus Station via Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at East Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Birmingham to East Kilbride?

The distance between Birmingham and East Kilbride is 306 miles. The road distance is 282.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Birmingham to East Kilbride, including transfers.

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

Birmingham to East Kilbride bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

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

Birmingham to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Birmingham to East Kilbride is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Birmingham to East Kilbride bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birmingham to East Kilbride train arrive?

Birmingham to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to East Kilbride is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Birmingham to East Kilbride.

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

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

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Birmingham to East Kilbride - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Birmingham to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 3m
£109–233
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain
3h 30m
£36–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 26m
£40–66
Drive 280.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to East Kilbridecar 280.6 mi
4h 39m
£69–99
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 19m
£96–189
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
8h 41m
£62–141
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4h 30m
£43–127
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 28m
£88–185
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 36m
£118–425

Birmingham to East Kilbride by train

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Distance: 304.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and East Kilbride, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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