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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Glenrothes is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Inverkeithing via Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Glenrothes?

The distance between East Kilbride and Glenrothes is 70 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Glenrothes without a car is to line 18 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs £16 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from East Kilbride to Glenrothes, including transfers.

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

East Kilbride to Glenrothes bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Whitemoss Roundabout station.

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

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

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Glenrothes is to line 18 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs £16 - £25. Alternatively, you can train via Park & Ride, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Kilbride to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Glenrothes is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from East Kilbride to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

East Kilbride to Glenrothes - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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Line 18 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus 18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
3h 20m
£17–25
Drive 59.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Glenrothescar 59.9 mi
1h 10m
£15–21
Train via Park & Ride
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 26m
£34–69
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
4h 9m
£39–77

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Distance: 69.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Bus Station via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Kilbride to Bus Station via Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Bannerman Avenue, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 3h 26m.

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