There are 3 ways to get from East Kilbride to Alloa by train, taxi or car
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East Kilbride to Alloa by train and walk
The journey time between East Kilbride and Alloa is around 1h 51m and covers a distance of around 48 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 33 min. The fastest journey normally takes 1h 26m. Services are operated by First ScotRail Service. Typically 177 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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East Kilbride to Alloa train and walk schedules
Departing Monday, September 20, 2021
Departing Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Alloa is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 43 min.
The quickest way to get from East Kilbride to Alloa is to taxi which costs £80 - £100 and takes 43 min.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Alloa. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between East Kilbride and Alloa is 29 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £11 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from East Kilbride to Alloa, including transfers.
East Kilbride to Alloa train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Alloa train services, operated by First ScotRail Service, arrive at Alloa station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Alloa is 39 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from East Kilbride to Alloa.
There are 402+ hotels available in Alloa. Prices start at £75 per night.
- Distance: 28.7 miles
- Duration: 1h 55m
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Alloa, Scotland?
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Alloa via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3 - £7
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £3 - £5
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £5 - £7
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8 - £23
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Anytime Day Single
- £8 - £12
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £18 - £23
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £80 - £100
Kelvin Kabs
- Phone
- +44 1355 241 212
- Website
- kelvinkabs.com
EKCO Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1355 23 33 33
- Website
- ekcotaxis.co.uk
East Kilbride Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1355 222 324
- Website
- ektaxis.co.uk
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