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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Barrhead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Barrhead is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Barrhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hospital Main Entrance and arriving at Arthurlie Parish Church. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Barrhead?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Barrhead via Pollokshaws West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Barrhead?

The distance between East Kilbride and Barrhead is 15 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Barrhead without a car is to line 395 bus which takes 53 min and costs .

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

The line 395 bus from Hospital Main Entrance to Arthurlie Parish Church takes 53 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

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

East Kilbride to Barrhead bus services, operated by Shuttlebuses, depart from Hospital Main Entrance station.

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

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

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Barrhead?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Barrhead is to line 395 bus which takes 53 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £4 - £11 and takes 56 min.

Where does the East Kilbride to Barrhead bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Barrhead bus services, operated by Shuttlebuses, arrive at Arthurlie Parish Church station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Barrhead train arrive?

East Kilbride to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Pollokshaws West station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Barrhead?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Barrhead is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from East Kilbride to Barrhead.

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

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East Kilbride to Barrhead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 395 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from East Kilbride to Barrhead by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 395 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hospital Main Entrance to Arthurlie Parish Churchbus 395
53 min
Drive 9.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Barrheadcar 9.9 mi
19 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Pollokshaws Westtrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Pollokshaws West to Barrheadtrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
56 min
£5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Barrheadtaxi 9.9 mi
19 min
£24–29
Line 6 bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cuthbertson Streetbus 6
2. Take the bus from Coplaw Street to Arthurlie Parish Churchbus 3
1h 53m
£10–11

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Distance: 14.6 mi
Duration: 53 min

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

Shuttlebuses operates a bus from Hospital Main Entrance to Arthurlie Parish Church every 2 hours, and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Kilbride to Barrhead via Pollokshaws West in around 56 min.

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