The cheapest and fastest coaches from Blantyre to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
265
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Blantyre to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blantyre to Edinburgh will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 265 buses that leave Blantyre for Edinburgh every day 248 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus14:240h45Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)15:09Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:241h07Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)19:31Edinburgh, Bus Station£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:241h01Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)21:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:240h54Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)21:18Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:531h00Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)22:53Edinburgh, Bus Station£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:230h40Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)22:03Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:530h40Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)23:33Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:230h40Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)23:03Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:530h40Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)22:33Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:280h40Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)0:08Edinburgh, Drum Brae South£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Blantyre to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blantyre to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 60 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Blantyre to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Blantyre to Edinburgh coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h18 | 6:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h12 | 6:17 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h26 | 6:31 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h44 | 6:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 6:17 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 6:31 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 6:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h26 | 6:56 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h34 | 7:04 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 6:49 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 6h35 | 12:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h01 | 6:49 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 6:56 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h16 | 7:04 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:48 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h49 | 6:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h33 | 7:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h26 | 7:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h42 | 7:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h15 | 7:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 7:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h24 | 7:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:08 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h56 | 7:04 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h26 | 7:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h33 | 7:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h42 | 8:02 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 7:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 7:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h15 | 7:53 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h56 | 7:34 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:38 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h24 | 8:02 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h35 | 12:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h31 | 8:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h39 | 8:29 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h25 | 8:15 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:09 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h12 | 8:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:09 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h06 | 8:15 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:09 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 8:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:09 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h20 | 8:29 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h15 | 8:50 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h29 | 9:04 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h21 | 8:56 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h47 | 8:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h56 | 8:50 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h02 | 8:56 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h10 | 9:04 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 9:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 9:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 9:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h05 | 12:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 9:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 9:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 9:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 9:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 10:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 9:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 9:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 9:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 9:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 10:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 9:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 10:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 10:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h05 | 12:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 10:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 10:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 10:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 10:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 10:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 11:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 10:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 10:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 10:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 11:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 11:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 11:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 11:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h50 | 16:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h45 | 17:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h50 | 14:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 8h10 | 18:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 11:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 11:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 11:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 11:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 12:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 11:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 11:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 12:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 11:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 11:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 11:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 12:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 12:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 12:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h00 | 12:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1h08 | 12:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h45 | 12:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 0h54 | 12:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Blantyre to Edinburgh
Buses from Blantyre to Edinburgh run on average 40 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:50, the last at 23:28. The fastest coach covers the 60 km distance in 44m.
Distance 60 km |
Average bus duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 44m |
First bus 5:50 |
Last bus 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Blantyre to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blantyre to Edinburgh by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Blantyre and Edinburgh
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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