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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Arbroath is to line 18 bus and line 267 bus and bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Arbroath is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Caledonia Aenue, Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Arbroath?

The distance between East Kilbride and Arbroath is 111 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from East Kilbride to Arbroath, including transfers.

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

East Kilbride to Arbroath bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from St Brides Church station.

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

East Kilbride to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Arbroath?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Arbroath is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 18 bus and line 267 bus and bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Arbroath bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Arbroath bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at King Street station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Arbroath train arrive?

East Kilbride to Arbroath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Arbroath is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from East Kilbride to Arbroath.

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

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East Kilbride to Arbroath - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 18 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Arbroath by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
3h 14m
£39–72
Line 18 bus, line 267 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to King Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Caledonia Aenue to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 267
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
4. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Arbroath Burnside Drivebus
4h 16m
£20–31
Drive 95.9 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Arbroathcar 95.9 mi
1h 57m
£25–35
Line 201 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Monklands General Hospitalbus 201
2. Take the bus from Town Centre stances to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
5h 1m
£21–40

East Kilbride to Arbroath by train and foot

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Arbroath via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brides Church to Arbroath Burnside Drive via King Street, Caledonia Aenue, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 4h 16m.

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