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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £85 - £160 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Bournemouth is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Bournemouth via Caledonia Aenue, Buchanan Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Bournemouth?

The distance between East Kilbride and Bournemouth is 417 miles. The road distance is 423.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from East Kilbride to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

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

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

East Kilbride to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £130 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bournemouth bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bournemouth train arrive?

East Kilbride to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Bournemouth is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from East Kilbride to Bournemouth.

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

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

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There are 10 ways to get from East Kilbride to Bournemouth by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 15m
£54–197
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
8h 15m
£131–304
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
12h 10m
£115–184
Drive 421.2 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Bournemouthcar 421.2 mi
7h 24m
£105–151
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 33m
£108–261
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 40m
£75–192
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
6h 17m
£96–223
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 17m
£123–462
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
11h 4m
£179–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus Uk061
13h 33m
£85–152

East Kilbride to Bournemouth by train and subway

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Distance: 414.9 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brides Church to Bournemouth via King Street, Caledonia Aenue, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 13h 33m.

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