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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to East Kilbride is to bus and line 6 bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Perth Canal Street and arriving at Bus Station via Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at East Kilbride via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Perth to East Kilbride?

The distance between Perth and East Kilbride is 74 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Perth to East Kilbride, including transfers.

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

Perth to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth Canal Street station.

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

Perth to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Perth to East Kilbride is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £12 - £18 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Perth to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Perth to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Perth to East Kilbride train arrive?

Perth to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to East Kilbride is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Perth to East Kilbride.

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

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

There are 1487+ hotels available in East Kilbride.

Perth to East Kilbride - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 6 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth to East Kilbride by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain Glasgow Central - East Kilbride
2h 15m
£28–46
Bus, line 6 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
2h 37m
£13–18
Drive 63 mi
1. Drive from Perth to East Kilbridecar 63 mi
1h 13m
£16–23
Bus, line 6 bus via St Brides Church
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to St Brides Churchbus 18 / ...
3h 4m
£14–27

Perth to East Kilbride by train and foot

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Distance: 73.4 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Perth to East Kilbride via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth Canal Street to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn and Sauchiehall Lane in around 2h 37m.

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