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East Kilbride

Visiting East Kilbride

East Kilbride is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In East Kilbride?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in East Kilbride then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

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FAQs About East Kilbride

How Do I Get To East Kilbride?

Driving directions to East Kilbride:

From Glasgow: take the M77 South and exit at Junction 5 towards East Kilbride. Follow signs for the town center.

From Edinburgh: take the M8 West, then the M73 South, and finally the M74 South. Take the M77 towards Kilmarnock and exit at Junction 5 towards East Kilbride. Follow signs for the town center.

From Strathaven: take the A726 North towards East Kilbride. Follow signs for the town center.

Rail directions to East Kilbride:

Trains run regularly from Glasgow Central Station to East Kilbride Station. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes.

Suggestions:

If you're coming from Hamilton, take the bus or drive to Hairmyres Station and take a train to East Kilbride.

If you're coming from Lanark, take the bus or drive to Hamilton and follow the previous suggestion.

What's The Nearest Airport To East Kilbride?

The closest airport to East Kilbride is Glasgow Airport, located approximately 12 miles northwest. The most convenient route to East Kilbride from the airport is via the M8 motorway and then onto the M77. The journey should take approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Where Is East Kilbride?

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