Glasgow to Edinburgh by Bus

Travelling from Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus takes about 56m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train, at 45m. 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 10 · For the route, not a chosen day

Total journey
56m
Change
direct
Operator
FlixBus

The Journey, Step by Step

  1. 1
    Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & RideFlixBus56m

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

Total journey time56m

Departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh

FlixBus publishes departures from 00:10 to 23:35.

OperatorFirstLast
FlixBus00:1023:35

All departures

  • 00:10
  • 03:25
  • 03:30
  • 04:15
  • 04:25
  • 04:30
  • 04:45
  • 05:05
  • 05:15
  • 05:25
  • 05:30
  • 05:45
  • 05:50
  • 06:05
  • 06:15
  • 06:20
  • 06:30
  • 06:50
  • 07:05
  • 07:20
  • 07:30
  • 07:35
  • 07:50
  • 08:05
  • 08:20
  • 08:35
  • 08:50
  • 09:05
  • 09:35
  • 10:05
  • 10:35
  • 11:05
  • 11:35
  • 12:05
  • 12:35
  • 13:05
  • 13:35
  • 14:05
  • 14:35
  • 15:05
  • 15:35
  • 16:05
  • 16:35
  • 17:05
  • 17:35
  • 18:05
  • 18:35
  • 19:05
  • 19:35
  • 20:05
  • 20:15
  • 20:35
  • 21:05
  • 21:35
  • 22:05
  • 22:10
  • 22:35
  • 22:50
  • 23:05
  • 23:10
  • 23:35

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
Glasgow Airport
Arrives at
Edinburgh Airport
Bus operators
FlixBus
Timetable
First bus at 00:10, last at 23:35 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

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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 Tue, Nov 10.

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Glasgow to Edinburgh by Bus: Common Questions

How long does Glasgow to Edinburgh take by bus?

About 56m, with no transfer.

How much is a bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

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

Who runs the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

FlixBus runs this bus.

Is the bus or the train better?

The train is faster at 45m. The bus wins on price.

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