Public Transport

Plan bus and train journeys through Blantyre using current information from operators and national journey-planning services.

Bus Services Through Blantyre

First Bus currently lists the following routes serving Blantyre. Routes and stopping arrangements can change, so use the live timetable links before travelling.

Service	Main Places Served
201	East Kilbride, High Blantyre, Hamilton, Motherwell, Bellshill, Coatbridge and Airdrie
263	Hamilton, High Blantyre, Cambuslang, Rutherglen, Bridgeton and Glasgow
267	Hamilton, Blantyre, Cambuslang, Rutherglen, Shawfield and Glasgow
N267	Weekend night service between Glasgow, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Blantyre, Burnbank, Hamilton Town Centre and Hillhouse

Check Current First Bus Timetables. For journeys involving other operators, use Traveline Scotland.

Train Services

ScotRail services connect Blantyre with Glasgow Central and stations further west, including Dalmuir and Garscadden. Services in the other direction include trains towards Motherwell, Larkhall and Cumbernauld. Destinations and stopping patterns vary by service.

View Live Departures And Arrivals or use the National Rail Journey Planner.

Station Access And Facilities

• Some step-free access is available to all platforms.
• There are no lifts.
• Help points, customer information screens and an induction loop are available.
• The station has ticket machines, sheltered seating, cycle storage and parking, including accessible spaces.
• Check the station page before travelling for current staffing and assistance information.

Concessionary And Accessible Travel

Information about free bus travel for eligible older and disabled people, companion travel and the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme is available from Transport Scotland.

Service information checked 18 September 2026. Operators may change routes, times and stopping arrangements, particularly during roadworks, engineering work and public holidays. Please check live information before travelling.