The average bus between Lanarkshire and Edinburgh takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lanarkshire to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Lanarkshire and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanarkshire is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lanarkshire to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Lanarkshire to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lanarkshire station and arriving at Edinburgh station via John Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Lanarkshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Hobson Travel, depart from Bus Station.
Lanarkshire to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Hobson Travel, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Lanarkshire and Edinburgh is 57.8 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Eggerton Bridge to Princes Street via Bus Station and John Street in around 3h 12m.