There are 4 ways to get from Thankerton to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from John Street to Home Streetbus 101 / ...
2h 1mDrive 32.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thankerton to Edinburghcar 32.1 mi
50 min£8–12Train
- Take the train from Lanark to Bellshilltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 49m£21–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thankerton to Edinburghtaxi 32.1 mi
50 min£210–250
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thankerton to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Thankerton to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Thankerton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sherifflatts Road and arriving at Home Street via John Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Thankerton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Thankerton and Edinburgh is 36 miles. The road distance is 32.3 miles.
The best way to get from Thankerton to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Thankerton to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Thankerton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from John Street station.
Thankerton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
The best way to get from Thankerton to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Thankerton, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from John Street to Home Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Edinburgh Waverley via Bus Station, Lanark, and Bellshill in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Lanark to Bellshill
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from John Street to Home Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Clydewide Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1555 666 333
- Website
- clydewidetaxis.co.uk
Lanark Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1555 661 127
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Booking & Getting There
Thankerton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Home Street station.
Thankerton to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bellshill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thankerton to Edinburgh is 32 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Thankerton to Edinburgh.
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