4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Clydebank
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Clydebank is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Clydebank will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 18 buses that leave Edinburgh for Clydebank on Sun, Aug 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX5949:25 PM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station10:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers- NX1835:20 PM1h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- NX1808:10 AM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:20 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM4h30Edinburgh, Bus Station12:25 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$201One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM6h40Edinburgh, Bus Station9:50 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$201One-way1 transfer
- NX1835:20 PM1h05Edinburgh, Bus Station6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- NX5949:25 PM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station10:35 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- NX1808:10 AM1h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:20 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM3h15Edinburgh, Bus Station12:25 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM3h35Edinburgh, Bus Station9:50 PMGlasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)$251One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Clydebank
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Clydebank among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Clydebank:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Clydebank costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Clydebank take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 21m by bus vs 1h 22m by car) and save roughly $11 compared to fuel and tolls ($10 vs $21). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Megabus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Edinburgh to Clydebank Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Clydebank bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Clydebank buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 PM Edinburgh | 1h10 | 9:25 PM Clydebank | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:25 PM Edinburgh | 1h10 | 10:35 PM Clydebank | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h50 | 10:25 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:25 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h45 | 10:25 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h45 | 12:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h30 | 12:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| NX180 | 8:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h15 | 3:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h15 | 12:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h45 | 1:55 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h50 | 3:25 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h45 | 4:30 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h40 | 9:50 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h45 | 8:55 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h50 | 7:00 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h40 | 8:55 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
| NX183 | 5:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h05 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h35 | 9:50 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Clydebank
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Buses from Edinburgh to Clydebank run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Edinburgh to ClydebankYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Clydebank with Megabus, FlixBus, Midland Bluebird, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as $8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Clydebank
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Clydebank by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Clydebank, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Clydebank
Most Edinburgh to Clydebank buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Clydebank bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Edinburgh station do buses to Clydebank leave from?
Getting to Edinburgh, Bus Station from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Edinburgh, St Andrew's House from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House bus station facilities and services
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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