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How to get fromIrvine to East Kilbrideby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain train Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
    1h 25m
    £17–33

  2. Drive 23.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to East Kilbridecar car 23.5 mi
    35 min
    £6–9

  3. Train, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    1h 38m
    £17–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irvine to East Kilbridetaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    35 min
    £50–65

  5. Line 11 bus, bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus bus 6 / ...
    2h 25m
    £15–21

Irvine to East Kilbride by train

Calendar255Weekly Trains
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to East Kilbride via Glasgow Central in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 2h 25m.

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