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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from York to East Kilbride
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
5 h 14 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
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 £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 4 trains that leave York 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 trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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 York to East Kilbride
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to East Kilbride among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 282 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£54 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York to East Kilbride train times
The table below shows live departures for York to East Kilbride trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:51 York | 4h59 | 14:50 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
| 05:18 York | 6h02 | 11:20 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:27 York | 5h24 | 10:51 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:36 York | 5h44 | 11:20 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:35 York | 5h14 | 11:49 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to East Kilbride
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Trains from York to East Kilbride run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 18:33 |
Train companies: LNER from York to East Kilbride trainsLNER trains will get you between York and East Kilbride from £28. 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
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Shopping
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- 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
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Information Desk- 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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