There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Kilwinning by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain East Kilbride - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinningtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
1h 10m£16–30Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Kilbride to Kilwinningcar 25.8 mi
36 min£7–10Line 6 bus, bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to West Regent Lanebus 6 / ...
- Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to McGavin Waybus 11
2h 48m£15–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Kilwinningtaxi 25.8 mi
36 min£55–70
East Kilbride to Kilwinning by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Kilwinning is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Kilwinning is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Kilwinning. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at McGavin Way via West Regent Lane and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Kilwinning. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Kilwinning via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between East Kilbride and Kilwinning is 37 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Kilwinning without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from East Kilbride to Kilwinning, including transfers.
East Kilbride to Kilwinning bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bus Station.
East Kilbride to Kilwinning train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Kilwinning is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus and line 11 bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Kilwinning, Scotland?
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Kilwinning via Glasgow Central in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to McGavin Way via West Regent Lane and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilwinning
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to West Regent Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Regent Lane to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to McGavin Way
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
East Kilbride to Kilwinning bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at West Regent Lane station.
East Kilbride to Kilwinning train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Kilwinning is 26 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from East Kilbride to Kilwinning.
Book your East Kilbride to Kilwinning train tickets online with Omio.
There are 614+ hotels available in Kilwinning.







