How to get from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh by bus and train?

From Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the 72 bus from Redhouse Court, Blackburn station to Railway Station, Uphall Station station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Uphall station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Blackburn (West Lothian) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Redhouse Court, Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Redhouse Court, Blackburn
    ID 6290BB24
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Winchburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Uphall Station
    ID 6290US02
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uphall
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh

The distance between Blackburn (West Lothian), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 40.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train schedule from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Blackburn (West Lothian)) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 72, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Blackburn (West Lothian) and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 72 bus line goes from Redhouse Court, Blackburn station near Blackburn (West Lothian) to Winchburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Winchburgh station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Blackburn (West Lothian) and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Blackburn (West Lothian) to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 72 bus from the Redhouse Court, Blackburn stop near Blackburn (West Lothian) in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Blackburn (West Lothian) and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Winchburgh station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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