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East Kilbride Bus Station

7 Olympia Way, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74 1JT

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Location

  • The nearest National Rail station is East Kilbride.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located near the car park.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
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    • There are similar entry points to the stances around the station towards the adjacent shopping centre.

Outside Access (Travel Centre Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located near the main entrance and car park.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

Reception (Travel Centre)

  • The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

Bus Station

  • The station is staffed.
  • There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • There is not an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
  • There is a ticket office / travel centre.
  • The ticket office / travel centre is located near the main entrance (open Saturdays).
  • The ticket office / travel centre is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There are 14 stands / bays.
  • The stands which have level access are 3-14.
  • The stands accessed by ramp / slope are 1 and 2.
  • Announcements are audio and visual.
  • The bus companies operating within this station are First, McGills, Whitelaws, Citylink, Stagecoach.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located adjacent to the public car park.
  • The taxi rank is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not a wheelchair for patrons to borrow.
  • Shops and services within the station include various shops and restaurants which are part of East Kilbride Shopping Centre.
  • All key concourse shops and services have level access.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s) (Public Toilets)

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located at the side of the car park.