Bus from East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) to Glasgow
6 direct routes · 40–101 min · first bus 05:22, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Kilbride, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | First Greater Glasgow | ~101 min | 55 | Sat 56 · Sun 40 | 05:42 | 23:18 | St Brides Church (At) | Anniesland Cross (before) | Busby, Clarkston, Stamperland & Netherlee |
| 18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~48 min | 43 | Sat 38 · Sun 29 | 05:22 | 23:46 | St Brides Church (Opp) | Glasgow Cross (after) | Cathkin, Burnside & Rutherglen |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~47 min | 41 | Sat 35 · Sun 28 | 05:43 | 22:27 | St Brides Church (Opp) | Glasgow Cross (after) | Cathkin, Burnside & Rutherglen |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~40 min | 34 | Sat 30 · Sun 28 | 05:23 | 22:38 | Lee's Burn Court (opp & before) | Wilson Street (before) | Cathkin, Fernhill & Rutherglen |
| 31B | JMB Travel | ~21 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 18:38 | Churchill Avenue (At) | Waterside Road (after) | — |
| 395 | Shuttle Buses | ~66 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:11 | 16:41 | Brunel Way (before) | Whitacres Road (opp) | Jackton, Eaglesham, Waterfoot, Newton Mearns, Rouken Glen & Thornliebank |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 6 bus, 18 bus, 18A bus, 21 bus, 31B bus or 395 bus timetable.
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 31B (JMB Travel), the 395 (Shuttle Buses). The most frequent is the 6, 55 times each weekday — board at St Brides Church (At) and get off at Anniesland Cross (before), about 101 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Kilbride to Glasgow?
Between 40 minutes on the 21 and 101 on the 6, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Busby, Clarkston, Stamperland, Netherlee on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from East Kilbride to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:22 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables 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.