The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 59 buses that leave Edinburgh Airport for Glasgow on Mon, Jul 06, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 06 the direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 48 m .
On Mon, Jul 06 the slowest buses will take 49 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.
FlixBus10:19 AM0h56Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd11:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:49 PM0h54Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd7:43 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:51 AM0h56Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd12:47 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:26 PM0h59Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd6:25 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:21 PM0h56Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd1:17 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:03 PM0h48Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd11:51 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:43 PM0h49Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd10:32 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:13 PM0h49Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd10:02 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:52 PM0h49Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd12:41 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:33 PM0h49Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd11:22 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 56 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow buses for today, Sunday, July 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:17 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h53 | 7:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:47 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h53 | 7:40 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 4h10 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 2h45 | 9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h45 | 10:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX180 | On time 8:10 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:49 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 9:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:19 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h45 | 1:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 2h15 | 11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:49 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 10:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:19 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:49 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 11:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:19 AM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h25 | 2:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 2h40 | 2:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:21 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 1:17 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h30 | 4:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:21 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 2:17 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:51 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 2:47 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:21 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 3:17 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:51 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 3:47 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:21 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 4:17 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 4h45 | 8:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h50 | 7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 2h45 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:51 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 4:47 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:16 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 5:12 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:46 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 5:42 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h55 | 8:45 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:16 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 6:12 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | On time 5:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h05 | 6:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:49 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h54 | 6:43 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:24 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h54 | 7:18 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:49 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h52 | 7:41 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:19 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h52 | 8:11 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h51 | 8:36 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h51 | 9:06 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | On time 8:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 9:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h56 | 9:33 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:43 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h50 | 9:33 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:07 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 10:02 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:13 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 10:02 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX594 | 9:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:37 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 10:32 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:43 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 10:32 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:02 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 10:57 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:08 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 10:57 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:27 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 11:22 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:33 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 11:22 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:57 PM Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h54 | 11:51 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:03 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h48 | 11:51 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:22 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 12:11 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:52 PM Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 12:41 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Buses from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:12, the last at 23:03. The fastest bus covers the 56 km distance in 48m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 48m |
First bus 5:12 AM |
Last bus 11:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Edinburgh Airport to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Most Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1). Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 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 and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station), Coffee Express (in the station), Fast Bites (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) is 10 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) bus station facilities and services
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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