How to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 57m, from €9.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow. The most useful door-to-door route takes 57m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 56 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Edinburgh to Glasgow: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → Glasgow Airportbus
FlixBus·57m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow, about 57 min. In total it's roughly €9 over 57 min, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Glasgow
DepartureEdinburghWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Edinburgh to Glasgow
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Edinburgh to Glasgow: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?+−
The most useful route takes about 57m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Glasgow from Edinburgh?+−
About 56 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Glasgow cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €9. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Glasgow?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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