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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Ash Grove via Gordon Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Bathgate via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

The distance between East Kilbride and Blackburn is 41 miles. The road distance is 26.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 201 bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Blackburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Kilbride to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Blackburn is 26 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from East Kilbride to Blackburn.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 693+ hotels available in Blackburn.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2h 29m
£19–37
Drive 26.3 mi
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1. Drive from East Kilbride to Blackburncar 26.3 mi
29 min
£7–10
Line 201 bus
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Bank Streetbus 201
2h 49m
£13–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Blackburntaxi 26.3 mi
29 min
£55–70
Line 18 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
3h 9m
£14–21

East Kilbride to Blackburn by train and bus

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.9 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Ash Grove via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Bathgate, and Gordon Avenue in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from St Brides Church to Bank Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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