The average bus between Blantyre and Edinburgh takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Blantyre to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Blantyre and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blantyre is at 4:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 23m • 1 change

2h 30m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blantyre station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Blantyre to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Rowan Place station.
Blantyre to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Blantyre and Edinburgh is 58.7 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a bus from Rowan Place to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 18m.