The average train between Edinburgh and Blantyre takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Blantyre. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Blantyre at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Blantyre station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Edinburgh to Blantyre train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Blantyre train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Blantyre station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Blantyre is 58.7 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Blantyre via Motherwell in around 1h 12m.