What is the cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Blantyre and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rowan Place and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Blantyre and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Blantyre to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Blantyre and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Blantyre to Edinburgh?

The distance between Blantyre and Edinburgh is 56 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from Blantyre to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £11 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blantyre to Edinburgh bus from?

Blantyre to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Rowan Place station.

Where do I catch the Blantyre to Edinburgh train from?

Blantyre to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Blantyre station.

Train or bus from Blantyre to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £11 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 267 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £22 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Blantyre to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Blantyre to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Blantyre to Edinburgh train arrive?

Blantyre to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.

Can I drive from Blantyre to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Edinburgh is 42 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Blantyre to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Blantyre to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Blantyre to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 267 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blantyre to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Blantyre to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Motherwell - Milngavie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
1h 33m
£11–35
Line 267 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rowan Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
2h 17m
£12–22
Drive 41.8 mi
1. Drive from Blantyre to Edinburghcar 41.8 mi
51 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Edinburghtaxi 41.8 mi
51 min
£270–330
Line 267 bus, bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Rowan Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
2h 21m
£12–21

Blantyre to Edinburgh by train and foot

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Distance: 55.7 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Blantyre to Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rowan Place to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 17m.

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