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How to get fromEast Kilbride to Edinburghby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 18 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus bus 18 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 22m
    £12–22

  2. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Gardensidebus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 31m
    £20–34

  3. Drive 45.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Kilbride to Edinburghcar car 45.8 mi
    55 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Edinburghtaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    55 min
    £290–360

  5. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2h 37m
    £12–21

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Map of how to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Princes Street via Buchanan Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 22m.

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