Bus from Blantyre to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire)
2 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 05:53, last bus 22:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Blantyre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | First Greater Glasgow | ~15 min | 54 | Sat 52 · Sun 29 | 05:53 | 22:41 | Larkfield Drive (At) | St Brides Church (At) | High Blantyre |
| 205 | ARG Travel | ~18 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:46 | 17:55 | Rowan Place (at) | St Brides Church (At) | High Blantyre |
Times are for the first boarding point in Blantyre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus or 205 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Blantyre to East Kilbride?
2 routes run directly from Blantyre to East Kilbride: the 201 (First Greater Glasgow), the 205 (ARG Travel). The most frequent is the 201, 54 times each weekday — board at Larkfield Drive (At) and get off at St Brides Church (At), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Blantyre to East Kilbride?
Around 15 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at High Blantyre on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Blantyre to East Kilbride?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:53 and the last around 22:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Blantyre to East Kilbride?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.