First train | 06:24 | |
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Last train | 16:25 | |
Departure station | East Kilbride | |
Arrival station | Tamworth | |
Journey time | From 4h 58m | |
Distance | 238 miles (384 km) | |
Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
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Looking to travel from East Kilbride to Tamworth by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 22 minutes to travel from East Kilbride to Tamworth by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 58 minutes though. You'll usually find 10 trains per day running along the 238 miles (384 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Tamworth, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to get to Tamworth – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from East Kilbride to Tamworth in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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The average journey time by train between East Kilbride and Tamworth is 5 hours and 22 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from East Kilbride to Tamworth is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from East Kilbride to Tamworth. Travelling from East Kilbride to Tamworth by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from East Kilbride to Tamworth leaves at 06:24. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from East Kilbride to Tamworth leaves at 16:25. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from East Kilbride to Tamworth cover a distance of around 238 miles (384 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Tamworth to East Kilbride.
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