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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
    3h 4m
    £19–51

  2. Drive 49.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dalkeith to East Kilbridecar car 49.7 mi
    52 min
    £13–18

  3. Line 3 bus, bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street to Shandwick Placebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    3h 27m
    £14–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dalkeith to East Kilbridetaxi taxi 49.7 mi
    52 min
    £100–130

  5. Line 3 bus, bus, line 6 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from South Street to Princes Streetbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    3h 29m
    £14–25

  6. Line 3 bus, train, line 201 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street to Haymarket Stationbus bus 3
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Bellshilltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gardenside to St Brides Churchbus bus 201
    3h 38m
    £21–36

Dalkeith to East Kilbride by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from South Street to East Kilbride via Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street to Bus Station via Shandwick Place, Buchanan Bus Station, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 3h 27m.

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