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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to East Kilbride is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to East Kilbride is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at East Kilbride via Crewe and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to East Kilbride?

The distance between Cardiff and East Kilbride is 392 miles. The road distance is 364.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Kilbride without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Cardiff to East Kilbride, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

Cardiff to East Kilbride train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Cardiff to East Kilbride is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Cardiff to East Kilbride bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Cardiff to East Kilbride train arrive?

Cardiff to East Kilbride train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to East Kilbride is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Cardiff to East Kilbride.

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

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Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

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Cardiff to East Kilbride - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to East Kilbride by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 30m
£64–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 1m
£29–65
Drive 362.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to East Kilbridecar 362.6 mi
6h 51m
£87–125
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 38m
£44–114
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 11m
£83–222
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 39m
£197–657
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 1m
£67–157
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 37m
£46–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 59m
£71–210

Cardiff to East Kilbride by train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.2 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and East Kilbride, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to East Kilbride via Crewe and Glasgow Central in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 11h 1m.

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