🚌 Bus from East Kilbride to Glasgow
6 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:11 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | First Greater Glasgow | ~44 min | 55 | 05:35 | 23:11 | Shaftsbury Court (Opp) |
| 18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~69 min | 43 | 05:00 | 23:29 | Langlands Drive (before) |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~72 min | 41 | 05:13 | 22:07 | Strathnairn Avenue (after) |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~51 min | 34 | 05:05 | 22:20 | Bus Station (stance 11) |
| 395 | Shuttle Buses | ~65 min | 7 | 09:10 | 16:40 | Bus Station (stance 8) |
| 31B | JMB Travel | ~22 min | 1 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Bus Station (Stance 9) |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride to Glasgow?
6 routes run directly from East Kilbride to Glasgow: the 6 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18 (First Greater Glasgow), the 18A (First Greater Glasgow), the 21 (First Greater Glasgow), the 395 (Shuttle Buses), the 31B (JMB Travel).
How long does the bus take from East Kilbride to Glasgow?
Around 44 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from East Kilbride to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 6) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:11. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Kilbride to Glasgow?
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.