Towns and areas around East Kilbride we deliver Wheelchair cars to:

East Kilbride is a large new town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, about 8 miles south of Glasgow. Nearby towns and settlements include:

Immediate surroundings:

• Hairmyres
• Carmunnock
• Thorntonhall
• Jackton
• Eaglesham

Nearby towns:

• Hamilton
• Blantyre / Bothwell
• Rutherglen / Cambuslang
• Motherwell / Bellshill
• Strathaven
• Newton Mearns / Giffnock (East Renfrewshire)
• Glasgow (city centre further north)

The area is linked by the A725, A749, A726, frequent buses and the electrified Glasgow–East Kilbride rail line.

Wheelchair access and facilities in the East Kilbride area

East Kilbride has generally good modern accessibility in the town centre, supported by recent rail upgrades, a fully accessible bus station, Shopmobility and local taxi options. The surrounding towns benefit from the wider Strathclyde network.

Buses East Kilbride Bus Station is fully wheelchair-accessible with level access to all stances, wayfinding features and audio/visual information. Local and regional buses (operated under SPT) are predominantly low-floor with ramps. Concessionary travel is available via the National Entitlement Card for eligible disabled people in Scotland.

Rail

• East Kilbride station has step-free access to the platform (Category A), accessible ticket machines, staff assistance during opening hours, wheelchairs available and ramps for boarding. A new station building opened in 2025 with improved facilities as part of the East Kilbride enhancement project.
• Hairmyres station (nearby) is a new accessible station with two platforms and an accessible footbridge with lifts. Other stations on the line (e.g. towards Glasgow Central) have seen accessibility upgrades including lifts. Book ScotRail Passenger Assist in advance.

Taxis Local operators (including Kelvin Kabs and the East Kilbride Taxi Owners Association rank at the bus station) provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Pre-booking is recommended. Drivers of designated WAVs must carry wheelchair users without extra charge and offer reasonable assistance under equality legislation. A 24-hour taxi rank is available next to the bus station (tel. 01355 229171 / 01355 266666).

Community / door-to-door transport East Kilbride Community Transport (EKCT) operates accessible minibuses for community groups, schools and individuals with mobility needs, offering door-to-door support for social, health and leisure trips. Other SPT-supported community transport schemes operate across South Lanarkshire. Contact local providers or South Lanarkshire Council for current options and registration.

Shopmobility and equipment Shopmobility EK (run by Healthy & Active in East Kilbride) is located in The Meeting Place / Olympia area of the town centre shopping complex (access via Car Park 3). It hires manual and powered wheelchairs and scooters (annual membership or daily hire available). Contact 01355 571300. Note that service availability can vary with funding; check current opening times. Blue Badge parking is available nearby.

Practical notes by area

• East Kilbride town centre — Strong provision (accessible bus and rail stations, Shopmobility, taxi rank, modern shopping centre facilities).
• Hairmyres and western parts — Benefited from the new accessible rail station.
• Hamilton, Blantyre, Rutherglen — Good bus and rail links into Glasgow and local accessible services.
• Eaglesham, Strathaven and more rural edges — More limited frequencies; greater reliance on taxis, community transport or private vehicles. Terrain can be more challenging in some villages.

Blue Badge parking is widely available. For the latest details, contact ScotRail Passenger Assist, SPT (bus information), East Kilbride Shopmobility / Healthy & Active (01355 571300), Kelvin Kabs or the local taxi association, South Lanarkshire Council, or Traveline Scotland. Eligibility for free or subsidised services usually depends on residency and assessed need under the National Entitlement Card scheme.