🚌 Bus from Cathkin to East Kilbride
5 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 00:38, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~9 min | 42 | 00:38 | 23:40 | St Stephens Avenue (Opp) |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~8 min | 41 | 06:13 | 00:09 | St Stephens Avenue (Opp) |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~8 min | 35 | 05:32 | 23:56 | East Kilbride Road (Near) |
| 172 | Hobson Travel | ~3 min | 11 | 07:30 | 18:02 | St Stephens Avenue (Opp) |
| N18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~7 min | 2 | 01:44 | 03:49 | St Stephens Avenue (Opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cathkin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cathkin to East Kilbride?
5 routes run directly from Cathkin to East Kilbride: the 18 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18A (First Greater Glasgow), the 21 (First Greater Glasgow), the 172 (Hobson Travel), the N18 (First Greater Glasgow).
How long does the bus take from Cathkin to East Kilbride?
Around 9 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cathkin to East Kilbride?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 18) leaves around 00:38 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cathkin to East Kilbride?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.