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East Kilbride to Charing Cross (Glasgow) by train
| First train | 08:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:55 | |
| Departure station | East Kilbride | |
| Arrival station | Charing Cross (Glasgow) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 7m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (12 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators |
Taking the train from East Kilbride to Charing Cross (Glasgow) in 1 hour 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from East Kilbride to Charing Cross (Glasgow)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 8 minutes to travel the 8 miles (12 km) from East Kilbride to Charing Cross (Glasgow) by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with ScotRail for all or at least part of your journey to Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Book train tickets from East Kilbride to Charing Cross (Glasgow) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Charing Cross (Glasgow) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from East Kilbride to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
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