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Edinburgh to Central Belt buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Central Belt takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Central Belt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 44m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus bus X38
2h 48m
£6–11

Edinburgh to Central Belt bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Central Belt. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Central Belt at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird1h 55m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird1h 55m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 5m • 1 change

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    Midland BluebirdMidland Bluebird2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Central Belt? 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 Central Belt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Central Belt, Scotland?

Midland Bluebird operates a bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Church hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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