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How to get fromEast Kilbride to Edinburgh Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain train East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 33m
    £18–49

  2. Drive 45.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castlecar car 45.2 mi
    53 min
    £11–16

  3. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Buchanan Streetbus bus 18 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    2h 53m
    £12–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castletaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    53 min
    £290–350

  5. 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 46m
    £19–34

  6. Line 6 bus, bus via Shandwick Place

    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
    3h 2m
    £12–21

East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

Calendar250Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Edinburgh Castle via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Brides Church to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 2h 53m.

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