The cheapest and fastest trains from York to East Kilbride
Cheapest price
£167
Average price
£202
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York 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 York to East Kilbride will cost around £202 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £167.
To travel from York to East Kilbride you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:454h33York10:18East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
7:024h21York11:23East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
8:203h59York12:19East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
9:194h00York13:19East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
10:194h03York14:22East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
16:063h45York19:51East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
8:203h59York12:19East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
12:193h59York16:18East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
9:194h00York13:19East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
15:194h00York19:19East Kilbride£1671One-way2 changes
Live departures
York to East Kilbride train times
The table below shows live departures for York to East Kilbride trains for today, Monday 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:20 York | 3h59 | 12:19 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:36 York | 4h14 | 12:50 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:19 York | 4h00 | 13:19 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:19 York | 4h03 | 14:22 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:36 York | 4h12 | 14:48 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:19 York | 4h01 | 15:20 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:36 York | 4h15 | 15:51 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:19 York | 3h59 | 16:18 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:36 York | 4h15 | 16:51 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:20 York | 4h01 | 17:21 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:36 York | 4h14 | 17:50 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:19 York | 4h03 | 18:22 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:36 York | 4h16 | 18:52 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:19 York | 4h00 | 19:19 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:06 York | 3h45 | 19:51 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:19 York | 4h02 | 20:21 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:36 York | 4h17 | 20:53 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:19 York | 4h00 | 21:19 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:36 York | 4h14 | 21:50 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:19 York | 4h03 | 22:22 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:36 York | 4h13 | 22:49 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:19 York | 4h02 | 23:21 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:21 York | 9h24 | 6:45 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:05 York | 9h49 | 7:54 East Kilbride | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 30 June | |||||
![]() | 0:16 York | 9h05 | 9:21 East Kilbride | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to East Kilbride
Trains from York to East Kilbride run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £167 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £167 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 18:33 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country from York to East Kilbride trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country trains will get you between York and East Kilbride from £167. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to East Kilbride train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in York and East Kilbride
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:25 Saturday 07:00 - 23:25 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 reponse, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Torrance Road
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