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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Ratho is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Ratho is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Ratho?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Ratho station. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Ratho?

The distance between East Kilbride and Ratho is 48 miles. The road distance is 38.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Ratho without a car is to line 18 bus and bus which takes 1h 57m and costs £10 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from East Kilbride to Ratho, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the East Kilbride to Ratho bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Ratho is 39 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from East Kilbride to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2739+ hotels available in Ratho.

East Kilbride to Ratho - 4 ways to travel via line 18 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Ratho by bus, car, or taxi

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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 Station Roadbus Air / ...
1h 57m
£11–15
Drive 38.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Rathocar 38.5 mi
42 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Kilbride to Rathotaxi 38.5 mi
42 min
£170–210
Line 201 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Bus Stancebus 201
2. Take the bus from Bus Stance to Station Roadbus 902
3h 29m
£11–20

East Kilbride to Ratho by bus and foot

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Station Road via Buchanan Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 57m.

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