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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

$9

Average price

$22

Fastest journey

57 m

Average duration

58 m

Buses per day

203

Distance

67 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.

Fast buses

Of the 203 buses that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh on Sun, May 18, 179 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, May 18 the direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 57 m .

On Sun, May 18 the slowest buses will take 59 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:35PM1h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:50PMEdinburgh
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:05PM1h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
09:30PMEdinburgh
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM1h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
12:00PMEdinburgh
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:05PM1h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
05:35PMEdinburgh
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:35PM1h30
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
03:05PMEdinburgh
$91One-way
0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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€8

Average price

Cheapest

€20

Average price

1h 47m

Average duration

1h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 39m

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Fastest

1h 9m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Live departures

Glasgow to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, May 17
Last updated at 11:54 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h00
5:55 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h05
4:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
1:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
2:05 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
2:30 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
3:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
3:30 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
4:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
4:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
5:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h35
10:30 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h05
8:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
5:30 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
6:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
6:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
6:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h35
11:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
7:25 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
7:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
7:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1806:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
8:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
8:30 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h45
11:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
8:55 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
9:25 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h15
9:30 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
2h45
11:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h15
9:50 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
10:25 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
10:45 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
11:15 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
Sunday, May 18
megb12:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
1:27 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb12:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
1:05 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb1:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
2:27 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb1:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
2:05 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
3:05 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb2:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
3:27 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb2:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h59
3:29 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb3:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
4:05 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb3:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h29
4:29 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb3:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
4:50 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb3:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
4:24 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb3:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h59
4:39 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb4:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h22
5:22 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb4:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h59
5:09 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
5:49 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb4:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h59
5:39 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb4:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
6:04 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb5:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
6:23 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
6:30 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb5:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
6:11 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb5:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
6:38 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb5:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
6:53 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
6:55 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb5:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
6:36 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
7:08 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h30
11:25 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h35
10:30 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb5:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
6:56 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
2h30
8:25 AM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb6:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
7:23 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
7:30 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
7:16 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
7:38 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
7:53 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h59
8:29 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1836:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
7:40 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
8:00 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb6:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
7:41 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
8:08 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
7:55 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
8:01 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
8:23 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
8:35 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb7:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h28
8:43 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
8:21 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h59
9:29 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
8:53 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
9:00 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
8:41 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb7:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
9:08 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
9:23 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
9:01 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
9:30 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
9:20 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb8:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
9:38 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX5918:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
9:25 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
9:21 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
9:53 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h59
10:29 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
10:00 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
9:41 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb8:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
10:08 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb9:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
10:01 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb9:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
10:23 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
10:35 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
10:38 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
10:21 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb9:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
10:53 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb9:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h59
11:29 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1839:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
10:40 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
11:00 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb9:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
10:41 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
11:08 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h05
2:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
8h00
5:55 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h05
4:00 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb10:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
11:23 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb10:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
11:01 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
11:30 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
11:38 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb10:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
11:21 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h59
12:29 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
11:53 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
12:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb10:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
11:41 AM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb10:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
12:08 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb11:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
12:23 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb11:00 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
12:01 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h30
12:35 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh1 transfer
megb11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
12:38 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb11:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
12:21 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb11:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h59
1:29 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb11:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
12:53 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
1:00 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb11:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h01
12:41 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
megb11:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
1:08 PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX180
On time
6:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
8:00 PM Edinburgh
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh run on average 135 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
41 miles (66 km)
Average bus duration
1h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€5)
Buses per day
135
Direct buses
117
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
58m
First bus
07:35
Last bus
23:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus buses will get you from Glasgow to Edinburgh from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Glasgow - Edinburgh bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Glasgow to Edinburgh bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $9

Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Buses in the United Kingdom are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh run almost every hour throughout the day. The journey duration takes between 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes. The first bus of the day departs Glasgow before 7 in the morning with the last service leaving after 8 in the evening. Services are operated by Return buses from Edinburgh to Glasgow | Compare all modes of traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh | Or learn more about buses to Edinburgh


Glasgow to Edinburgh Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh when you book in advance

Booking Period

Average Price

Same Day

€6

1 Day in Advance

€6

1 Week in Advance

€6

2 Weeks in Advance

€6

1 Month in Advance

€6

3 Months in Advance

€6

Glasgow to Edinburgh Buses: General Information

While taking a bus is slower than the train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 1hour and 5 minutes to arrive in Edinburgh.

  • autobus Most Glasgow to Edinburgh buses are run by National Express.
  • autobus Most buses are direct, departing from Glasgow's bus station and arriving at Edinburgh bus station.
  • autobus Traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus takes as little as 1 hours and 15 minutes.
  • autobus Most travelers book their Glasgow to Edinburgh bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Taking the Bus from Glasgow

Glasgow Buchanan bus station, which is next to Glasgow Queen Street railway station, is where buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart from. The bus station is a short walk to the north of Glasgow Central railway station, however, a shuttle bus is also on hand to ferry passengers from one station to another. Buchanan bus station is the largest bus station in Scotland and from there it's possible to take buses to Edinburgh Airport and Aberdeen. The bus station is well connected to the public transport network. Regular services between Monday and Friday end at around midnight; there are night buses on the weekend.

Getting into Edinburgh by Bus

As the capital of Scotland and one of the most popular cities in the UK, Edinburgh is rich in history and culture. The city is very picturesque with a mixture of both Victorian and Georgian architecture. Edinburgh's beautiful old town is centered around the Royal Mile, where most of the main sights can be seen. One of the highlights of the year is the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival which sees plenty of music, comedy and theatre across various city venues and on ​the streets. A visit to the impressive Edinburgh castle is a must. Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station, situated in the city center, just 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. From there, many of the main sights in Edinburgh are well within walking distance, including the castle. Edinburgh's public transport network is extensive and tram and bus stops are near to the coach station. Night bus services and taxis are also available.

FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Glasgow
Edinburgh
The major bus station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
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DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
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WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Killermont Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
The major bus station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Ingliston, Airport (Stance C). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ingliston, Airport (Stance C) for your trip to Edinburgh from Glasgow.
Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)
information
carConnection
Car connection
Eastfield Road
Public transit options for Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)
  • Bus: 100, 200
Edinburgh, St Andrew's HouseAccessibility
Amenities at bus station
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information
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square
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Edinburg, George Street (Stop GL)
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