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Outbound fromPaisley to East Kilbride by train
It takes an average of 1h 28m to travel from Paisley to East Kilbride by train, over a distance of around 12 miles (19 km). There are normally 70 trains per day travelling from Paisley to East Kilbride and tickets for this journey start from £6.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:02 | |
| Departure station | Paisley | |
| Arrival station | East Kilbride | |
| Journey time | From 55m | |
| Distance | 12 miles (19 km) | |
| Frequency | 70 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £6.20 | |
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Take the train from Paisley to East Kilbride in 55 minutes
If you want to travel from Paisley to East Kilbride by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Paisley to East Kilbride by train to take around 1 hour 28 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 55 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 70 trains per day running on this route, which spans 12 miles (19 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to East Kilbride. You can travel with ScotRail trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Paisley to East Kilbride start from £6.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Paisley to East Kilbride
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Paisley to East Kilbride is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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