Bus from East Kilbride (South Lanarkshire) to Blantyre
2 direct routes · about 15 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Blantyre as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in East Kilbride, 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 | 58 | Sat 54 · Sun 29 | 05:52 | 23:40 | St Brides Church (Opp) | Kirkton House (at) | High Blantyre |
| 205 | ARG Travel | ~17 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 18:41 | St Brides Church (Opp) | Parkville Hotel (at) | High Blantyre |
Times are for the first boarding point in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride to Blantyre?
2 routes run directly from East Kilbride to Blantyre: the 201 (First Greater Glasgow), the 205 (ARG Travel). The most frequent is the 201, 58 times each weekday — board at St Brides Church (Opp) and get off at Kirkton House (at), about 15 minutes.
How long does the bus take from East Kilbride to Blantyre?
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 East Kilbride to Blantyre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from East Kilbride to Blantyre?
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.