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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to East Kilbride
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to East Kilbride is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to East Kilbride will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 4 buses that leave Edinburgh for East Kilbride every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to East Kilbride
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to East Kilbride among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 64 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to East Kilbride bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to East Kilbride coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:26 Edinburgh | 1h21 | 12:47 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:39 Edinburgh | 1h04 | 18:43 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:34 Edinburgh | 1h01 | 21:35 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:50 Edinburgh | 1h25 | 22:15 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 14 February | |||||
| 09:45 Edinburgh | 2h45 | 12:30 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to East Kilbride
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Edinburgh to East Kilbride run on average 40 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 31 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:35, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 1h 9m |
First bus 05:35 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to East KilbrideYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to East Kilbride with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Scottish Citylink
FAQs: Edinburgh to East Kilbride coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to East Kilbride by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Kilbride, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and East Kilbride
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- Bus: 100, 200
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