The average train between Nottingham and East Kilbride takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at East Kilbride station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Nottingham to East Kilbride train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to East Kilbride train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Nottingham to East Kilbride train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Nottingham and East Kilbride is 368.9 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to St Brides Church via Manchester Piccadilly, Motherwell, and Milton Street in around 6h 41m.