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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to East Kilbride is to bus via Sauchiehall Lane which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to East Kilbride is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Brides Church via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at East Kilbride via Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Bristol to East Kilbride?

The distance between Bristol and East Kilbride is 347 miles. The road distance is 364.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to East Kilbride without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 24m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Bristol to East Kilbride, including transfers.

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

Bristol to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Bristol to East Kilbride train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Bristol to East Kilbride is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 24m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Bristol to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Bristol to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to East Kilbride train arrive?

Bristol to East Kilbride train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bristol to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to East Kilbride is 365 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Bristol to East Kilbride.

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

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

There are 1482+ hotels available in East Kilbride.

Bristol to East Kilbride - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain
4h 2m
£35–115
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 24m
£146–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 13m
£62–103
Drive 362.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to East Kilbridecar 362.7 mi
5h 57m
£90–130
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain
5h 17m
£53–159
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 59m
£73–157
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 36m
£76–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
5h 38m
£128–416
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 15m
£210–309
Bus via Sauchiehall Lane
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 21m
£49–76

Bristol to East Kilbride by train

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Distance: 345 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to East Kilbride via Stafford and Glasgow Central in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Brides Church via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 13m.

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