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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Richmond is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Richmond is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Richmond?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Richmond?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Richmond. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Darlington via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Richmond?

The distance between East Kilbride and Richmond is 233 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Richmond without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 30m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from East Kilbride to Richmond, including transfers.

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

East Kilbride to Richmond bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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

East Kilbride to Richmond train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Richmond?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Richmond is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 30m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Richmond bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Richmond bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Richmond train arrive?

East Kilbride to Richmond train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Richmond is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from East Kilbride to Richmond.

Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Richmond.

East Kilbride to Richmond - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Kilbride to Richmond by train, bus, or car

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 30m
£75–169
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
8h 38m
£32–60
Drive 157.6 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Richmondcar 157.6 mi
2h 45m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Darlingtontrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 36m
£104–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
8h 55m
£39–100

East Kilbride to Richmond by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 231.5 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Richmond, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Queens Road via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Darlington, and Town Hall in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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