The average train between Cardiff and East Kilbride takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to East Kilbride. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to East Kilbride? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Cardiff to East Kilbride train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to East Kilbride train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Cardiff to East Kilbride train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Cardiff and East Kilbride is 480.9 km. The road distance is 628 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to East Kilbride via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 35m.