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How to get fromElgin to East Kilbrideby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 58m
    £86–151

  2. Bus via Elgin West Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    7h 11m
    £27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 53m
    £36–68

  4. Drive  178.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to East Kilbridecar car 178.7 mi
    3h 34m
    £44–64

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    5h 57m
    £105–242

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    6h 12m
    £91–147

Elgin to East Kilbride by train and foot

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to East Kilbride via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Brides Church via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 6h 53m.

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