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National Museum of Scotland
Major national museum spanning science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history in one of Edinburgh’s essential cultural institutions.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$7
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 18
57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 2 m
Buses on Sep 18
27
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Ingliston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Ingliston will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 27 buses from Glasgow to Ingliston, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 57 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 7 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Ingliston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Ingliston:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Ingliston costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Ingliston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $57 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Infobus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:27AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:47AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Ingliston buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h57 | 7:02 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h01 | 7:31 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 6h10 | 12:55 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 7:57 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:00 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h10 | 11:05 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h05 | 12:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 8:27 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h10 | 12:55 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 8:57 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h00 | 9:35 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h40 | 12:55 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h40 | 12:55 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h25 | 4:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h25 | 2:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h20 | 6:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h25 | 6:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h30 | 4:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h45 | 5:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h45 | 7:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 7:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h35 | 7:00 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h40 | 7:30 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 8:35 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Glasgow to Ingliston run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:08, the last at 23:49. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 57m |
First bus 12:08 AM |
Last bus 11:49 PM |
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Discover the best of Ingliston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ingliston trip today.
Major national museum spanning science, design, world cultures, and Scottish history in one of Edinburgh’s essential cultural institutions.
National art gallery with Scottish and European masterpieces, centrally located and ideal for classic painting and sculpture lovers.
Compelling museum on Edinburgh’s people, social history, and urban life, set in restored historic buildings near the Royal Mile.
Elegant Georgian avenue anchoring the New Town, admired for architecture, gardens, monuments, and classic Edinburgh cityscape views.
UNESCO-listed medieval heart of the city, packed with closes, courtyards, steep lanes, and layers of Edinburgh history.
Planned Georgian district famed for grand terraces, boutiques, hidden gardens, and a refined contrast to the medieval Old Town.
Haggis is a savory pudding of sheep offal, oats and spices. It is Scotland’s national dish and a classic supper in the Edinburgh area.
Cullen skink is a rich smoked haddock, potato and onion soup from Scotland. It is beloved for its warming flavor in cool weather.
Scotch broth is a hearty soup with lamb, barley and root vegetables. It is a traditional Scottish home-style dish with deep local roots.
Refined fine dining at Prestonfield House in nearby Edinburgh. Known for luxury surroundings, polished service and upscale Scottish produce.
Large traditional pub by Edinburgh Airport serving Scottish classics, pints and casual meals. Popular for a relaxed stop near Ingliston.
Modern Scottish dining inside the DoubleTree by Hilton at Edinburgh Airport. Convenient for Ingliston, with steaks, salmon and a polished hotel setting.
Moderate for the UK. Airport-area stays can cost more, but dining and transit are similar to nearby Edinburgh suburbs.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis often round up. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Princes Street -> Princes Street, Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Ingliston 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 Ingliston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Ingliston buses use the Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Ingliston, Park & Ride station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Ingliston bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Ingliston, Park & Ride has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ingliston, Park & Ride. ATMs are available at Ingliston, Park & Ride.
Ticket office support is available at Ingliston, Park & Ride.
Available at Ingliston, Park & Ride: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ingliston, Park & Ride: Accessible for wheelchair users.
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