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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Southampton is to train and fly which costs £40 - £180 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Southampton. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Southampton Central via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Southampton?

The distance between East Kilbride and Southampton is 389 miles. The road distance is 413 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from East Kilbride to Southampton, including transfers.

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

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

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

East Kilbride to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Southampton?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Southampton is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Southampton bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Southampton train arrive?

East Kilbride to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Southampton is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from East Kilbride to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Southampton?

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East Kilbride to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from East Kilbride to Southampton by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
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1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3h 30m
£43–176
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 35m
£124–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
13h 21m
£84–142
Drive 410.6 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Southamptoncar 410.6 mi
7h 9m
£102–147
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
5h 23m
£97–230
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 54m
£66–170
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 1m
£71–180
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 40m
£86–209
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 44m
£113–412
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 28m
£164–302
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
11h 27m
£154–270

East Kilbride to Southampton by train and subway

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.3 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from East Kilbride to Southampton Central via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Coach Station via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 13h 21m.

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