The average bus between Edinburgh and Blantyre takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Edinburgh to Blantyre. 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 Edinburgh and Blantyre. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Blantyre at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 35m • 1 change
2h 31m • 1 change
2h 30m • 1 change
2h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Blantyre station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Edinburgh to Blantyre bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Blantyre bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Parkville Hotel station.
Book your Edinburgh to Blantyre bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and First Greater Glasgow.
The distance between Edinburgh and Blantyre is 58.7 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Parkville Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 22m.
