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 via Sauchiehall Lane which costs £22 - £50 and takes 11h 15m.

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 45m and costs £30 - £110.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St and Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

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 via Crewe which takes 7h 30m and costs £50 - £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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 via Crewe which takes 7h 30m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Sauchiehall Lane, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Cardiff to East Kilbride bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 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 52m 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?

There are 603+ hotels available in East Kilbride.

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 via Crewe
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
£52–221
Bus via Sauchiehall Lane
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
11h 15m
£23–48
Drive 362.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to East Kilbridecar 362.6 mi
6h 52m
£88–127
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 45m
£33–105
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
9h 39m
£197–657
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
11h 25m
£31–89
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 7m
£58–138
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
£50–183
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
£74–216

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 Cardiff North Road to Bus Station via Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Sauchiehall Lane in around 11h 15m.

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