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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to East Kilbride is to bus and line 6 bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at St Brides Church via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Motherwell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to East Kilbride?

The distance between Manchester and East Kilbride is 220 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Manchester to East Kilbride, including transfers.

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

Manchester to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

Manchester to East Kilbride train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Manchester to East Kilbride is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Manchester to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to East Kilbride train arrive?

Manchester to East Kilbride train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Manchester to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to East Kilbride is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Manchester to East Kilbride.

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

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

There are 1514+ hotels available in East Kilbride.

Manchester to East Kilbride - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 50m
£65–104
Bus, line 6 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
5h 21m
£28–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4h 43m
£34–57
Drive 206.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to East Kilbridecar 206.1 mi
3h 31m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 8m
£55–168
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 26m
£53–135
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 38m
£66–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 13m
£61–150

Manchester to East Kilbride by train

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Distance: 219.2 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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