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Trip Overview

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.

1h 54m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Edinburgh to Blantyre train times

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 11:23 PM which arrives into Blantyre at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 10m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 20m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 20m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 20m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 5m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 20m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Blantyre? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Blantyre.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Blantyre, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Blantyre via Motherwell in around 1h 15m.

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