How to get to London from East Kilbride

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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 an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £179.

Distance: 543 km

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Driving

£92

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£179

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£73

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Cheapest

£104

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

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3h 34m

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10h 50m

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10h 20m

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7h 9m

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The cheapest way to travel from East Kilbride to London is a coach with an average price of £73.

This is compared to other travel options from East Kilbride to London:

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Kilbride to London costing on average £92.

A coach is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from East Kilbride to London costing on average £179.

The fastest way to travel from East Kilbride to London is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 43m.

Coach takes on average 10h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between East Kilbride and London including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 56m faster (5h 13m by train vs 7h 9m by car) and roughly £12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£92 vs £104). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from East Kilbride to London

How to get to London from East Kilbride by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from East Kilbride to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West CoastW33903 · W34095+ScotrailW69193
    6:506h19
    East Kilbride station (EKL)
    13:09London Euston (EUS)
    £701One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW33903 · W34095+ScotrailW69193
    6:506h19
    East Kilbride station (EKL)
    13:09London Euston (EUS)
    £701One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34039+ScotrailW69428
    7:475h25
    East Kilbride station (EKL)
    13:12London Euston (EUS)
    £1001One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33903 · W34182+ScotrailW69193
    6:506h13
    East Kilbride station (EKL)
    13:03London Euston (EUS)
    £791One-way
    2 changes
  • ScotrailW69428 · L87838+London North Eastern RailwayG80049+BusBus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street
    7:476h24
    East Kilbride station (EKL)
    14:11London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £901One-way
    3 changes
  • ScotrailW69312 · W84266+London North Eastern RailwayG80049
    7:286h43
    East Kilbride station (EKL)
    14:11London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £901One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: East Kilbride to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from East Kilbride to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between East Kilbride and London including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from East Kilbride to London is a coach with an average price of £73.

This is compared to other travel options from East Kilbride to London:

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Kilbride to London costing on average £92.

A coach is £106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from East Kilbride to London costing on average £179.

The fastest way to travel from East Kilbride to London is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 43m.

Coach takes on average 10h 50m.

The East Kilbride to London distance is approximately 543 km.
The average frequency per day from East Kilbride to London is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between East Kilbride and London as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from East Kilbride to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from East Kilbride station (EKL) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from East Kilbride to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet, Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from East Kilbride to London with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with National Express.
  • 48 direct flights per day with easyJet, BA Cityflyer, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from East Kilbride to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from East Kilbride to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

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