Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus

Travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus takes about 57m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train, at 44m. The bus is still the cheapest.

A closer look at the bus journey

What follows describes one route in our records. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Ticket price
€5

Omio catalogue, Nov 4 · For the route, not a chosen day

Total journey
57m
Change
direct
Operator
FlixBus

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride to GlasgowFlixBus57m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time57m

Departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow

FlixBus publishes departures from 00:03 to 23:58.

OperatorFirstLast
FlixBus00:0323:58

All departures

  • 00:03
  • 00:08
  • 00:28
  • 00:33
  • 00:38
  • 04:50
  • 04:53
  • 04:55
  • 05:15
  • 05:25
  • 05:28
  • 05:40
  • 05:44
  • 05:50
  • 05:53
  • 05:55
  • 05:58
  • 06:03
  • 06:10
  • 06:13
  • 06:15
  • 06:19
  • 06:25
  • 06:28
  • 06:33
  • 06:40
  • 06:44
  • 06:50
  • 06:53
  • 06:54
  • 06:55
  • 06:58
  • 07:10
  • 07:15
  • 07:19
  • 07:20
  • 07:25
  • 07:35
  • 07:40
  • 07:44
  • 07:50
  • 07:53
  • 07:55
  • 07:58
  • 08:15
  • 08:19
  • 08:20
  • 08:24
  • 08:25
  • 08:30
  • 08:50
  • 08:54
  • 08:55
  • 09:00
  • 09:20
  • 09:24
  • 09:30
  • 09:50
  • 09:54
  • 10:00
  • 10:20
  • 10:24
  • 10:26
  • 10:30
  • 10:50
  • 10:54
  • 10:56
  • 11:00
  • 11:20
  • 11:24
  • 11:26
  • 11:30
  • 11:32
  • 11:50
  • 11:54
  • 11:56
  • 12:00
  • 12:02
  • 12:20
  • 12:26
  • 12:32
  • 12:50
  • 12:56
  • 13:02
  • 13:20
  • 13:26
  • 13:32
  • 13:50
  • 13:56
  • 14:02
  • 14:20
  • 14:26
  • 14:32
  • 14:50
  • 14:51
  • 14:56
  • 15:02
  • 15:20
  • 15:21
  • 15:26
  • 15:32
  • 15:50
  • 15:51
  • 15:56
  • 15:57
  • 16:02
  • 16:20
  • 16:21
  • 16:24
  • 16:26
  • 16:27
  • 16:32
  • 16:45
  • 16:51
  • 16:57
  • 17:15
  • 17:21
  • 17:24
  • 17:26
  • 17:27
  • 17:30
  • 17:32
  • 17:45
  • 17:51
  • 17:57
  • 17:59
  • 18:01
  • 18:05
  • 18:07
  • 18:20
  • 18:24
  • 18:26
  • 18:30
  • 18:32
  • 18:45
  • 18:54
  • 18:55
  • 19:00
  • 19:01
  • 19:07
  • 19:18
  • 19:24
  • 19:29
  • 19:30
  • 19:37
  • 19:48
  • 19:50
  • 19:54
  • 19:59
  • 20:00
  • 20:07
  • 20:18
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  • 20:24
  • 20:25
  • 20:29
  • 20:37
  • 20:45
  • 20:48
  • 20:50
  • 20:54
  • 20:55
  • 20:59
  • 21:02
  • 21:07
  • 21:10
  • 21:15
  • 21:20
  • 21:25
  • 21:27
  • 21:37
  • 21:40
  • 21:45
  • 21:50
  • 21:55
  • 21:57
  • 22:02
  • 22:03
  • 22:07
  • 22:10
  • 22:15
  • 22:20
  • 22:25
  • 22:27
  • 22:33
  • 22:37
  • 22:40
  • 22:45
  • 22:50
  • 22:57
  • 23:02
  • 23:03
  • 23:05
  • 23:08
  • 23:10
  • 23:15
  • 23:27
  • 23:33
  • 23:35
  • 23:38
  • 23:40
  • 23:45
  • 23:57
  • 23:58

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Bus facts for this route

These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.

Departs from
Edinburgh Airport
Arrives at
Glasgow Airport
Bus operators
FlixBus
Timetable
First bus at 00:03, last at 23:58 with FlixBus.
Good to know
Direct bus, no change on the way.

Before you travel

Seats and the service

Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.

Baggage and ticket conditions

Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.

Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Nov 4

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Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus: common questions

How long does Edinburgh to Glasgow take by bus?

About 57m, with no transfer.

How much is a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Omio publishes €5 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.

Who runs the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

FlixBus runs this bus.

Is the bus or the train better?

The train is faster at 44m. The bus wins on price.

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