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 74 bus from Elm Grove, Blackburn station to Gordon Avenue, Bathgate station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Bathgate station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 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.

59min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Elm Grove, Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm Grove, Blackburn
    ID 6290BB32
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Fauldhouse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gordon Avenue, Bathgate
    ID 6290B014
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bathgate
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    33 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 38.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 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 timetable from Blackburn (West Lothian) to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 74, 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 59 min.

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

    The 74 bus line goes from Elm Grove, Blackburn station near Blackburn (West Lothian) to Gordon Avenue, Bathgate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Gordon Avenue, Bathgate 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 59 min.

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

    Get on the 74 bus from the Elm Grove, 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 Gordon Avenue, Bathgate station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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