🚌 Bus from Glasgow to East Kilbride
7 direct routes · about 102 min · first bus 05:07, last bus 23:50 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | First Greater Glasgow | ~102 min | 59 | 05:07 | 23:50 | Anniesland Crescent (before) |
| 18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~54 min | 42 | 00:01 | 23:00 | Sauchiehall lane (before) |
| 18A | First Greater Glasgow | ~54 min | 41 | 05:36 | 23:32 | Sauchiehall lane (before) |
| 21 | First Greater Glasgow | ~50 min | 35 | 05:01 | 23:20 | Montrose Street (after) |
| 31B | JMB Travel | ~10 min | 11 | 07:15 | 18:03 | Waterside Road (before) |
| 395 | Shuttle Buses | ~39 min | 7 | 08:41 | 16:11 | Waukglen Road (After) |
| N18 | First Greater Glasgow | ~41 min | 2 | 01:10 | 03:15 | Garnet Street (near) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to East Kilbride?
7 routes run directly from Glasgow to East Kilbride: 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 N18 (First Greater Glasgow).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to East Kilbride?
Around 102 minutes on the 6, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to East Kilbride?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 6) leaves around 05:07 and the last around 23:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow 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.