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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 16 buses that leave Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Fri, May 29, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Fri, May 29 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM4h45Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM5h45Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM4h45Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)1:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM6h45Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)5:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM5h10Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
NX1807:55 PM1h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers- NX18310:30 AM1h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:40 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- NX5919:15 AM1h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- NX1837:20 AM1h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:40 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM3h35Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$161One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 13m. 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: 48 miles (78 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m 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 Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€42). The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 20m 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.
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.
Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 6h15 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX183 | Delayed 5:35 PM 7:20 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 4h45 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX591 | On time 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 3h40 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX183 | Delayed 5:35 PM 10:30 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 6h45 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 5h45 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 6h45 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 4h45 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 5h45 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 3h45 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 4h45 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 5h10 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) | 3h35 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX180 | On time 7:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:15, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 8:15 AM |
Last bus 7:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Bus providers: Megabus from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)You can travel by bus between Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with Megabus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paisley Gilmour Street (PYG) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- 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.
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- 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).
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- 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.
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