There are 6 ways to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
1h 44m£13–30Drive 38.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 38.8 mi
42 min£10–14Train
- Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 44m£34–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Kilbride to Edinburgh-EDI38.8 mi
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 38.8 mi
42 min£80–100Line 201 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St Brides Church to Bus Stancebus 201
- Take the bus from Bus Stance to Terminalbus 902
3h 14m£12–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Terminal via Bus Stance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between East Kilbride and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 52 miles. The road distance is 39 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £12 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from St Brides Church station.
East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 201 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brides Church to Terminal via Bus Stance in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Bus Stance to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–14
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from St Brides Church to Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Kilbride to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
East Kilbride Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1355 222 324
- Website
- ektaxis.co.uk
EKCO Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1355 23 33 33
- Website
- ekcotaxis.co.uk
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Kelvin Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1355 241 212
- Website
- kelvinkabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Bus Stance station.
East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 39 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East Kilbride and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















