The cheapest and fastest trains from East Kilbride to London
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
6 h 1 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Kilbride to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Kilbride to London will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave East Kilbride for London every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 543 km distance in an average of 6 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 1 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.
10:026h01East Kilbride16:03London£691One-way0 changes
10:026h01East Kilbride16:03London£691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for East Kilbride to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Kilbride to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £69.
Distance: 543 km
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5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Kilbride to London train times
The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:02 East Kilbride | 6h01 | 16:03 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Kilbride to London
Trains from East Kilbride to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 543 km distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 543 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from East Kilbride to London trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between East Kilbride and London from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Kilbride to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride to London by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in East Kilbride and London
Most East Kilbride to London trains use the East Kilbride to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at London Kings Cross. Use this guide to compare East Kilbride and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which East Kilbride station do trains to London leave from?
Getting to East Kilbride from East Kilbride city centre
East Kilbride train station facilities and services
East Kilbride has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Kilbride.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Kilbride.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Kilbride. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Kilbride: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Kilbride: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Kilbride: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hairmyres from East Kilbride city centre
Hairmyres is 3 km from East Kilbride city centre. Public transport options include:
Hairmyres train station facilities and services
Hairmyres has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hairmyres.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hairmyres: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hairmyres: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hairmyres: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 6, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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