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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

€6

Average price

€8

Fastest journey

58 m

Average duration

58 m

Buses per day

171

Distance

67 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.

Fast buses

Of the 171 buses that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh on Sun, Jul 13, 147 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 58 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 58 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM1h02
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:52AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:35PM0h58
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:33PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:05PM1h04
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
05:09PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35PM1h02
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:37PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
61One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:35PM1h04
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
05:39PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South
61One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Edinburgh 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 train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 66 km

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Bus
Train

€7

Average price

Cheapest

€21

Average price

2h 36m

Average total duration

2h 6m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 1m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Glasgow to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 6:51 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
8:55 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h14
8:49 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h28
9:03 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
8:40 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
9:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
9:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
9:32 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
9:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX591
On time
8:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
9:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
9:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
9:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
10:02 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
10:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
10:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
10:32 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
10:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX1839:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
10:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
11:02 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
10:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
10:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h05
4:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h05
2:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
8h00
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
11:32 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
11:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
11:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
11:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
11:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
11:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
12:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
12:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
12:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
12:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
12:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
12:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
12:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
1:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
12:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h00
5:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h05
4:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
1:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
1:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
1:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
1:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
1:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
1:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
2:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
1:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
2:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
2:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
2:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
2:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h00
4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
2:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
3:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
2:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
2:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
3:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
3:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
3:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
3:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
3:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
3:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
4:02 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
3:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
4:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
4:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
4:32 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
4:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
4:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
5:02 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
4:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
4:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h35
10:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h05
8:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
5:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
5:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
5:32 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
5:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
6:02 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
5:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
5:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h25
6:30 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h18
6:23 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
6:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
6:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
6:46 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h22
6:57 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h16
6:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
6:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h35
11:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
7:16 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h16
7:21 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h22
7:27 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
7:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h22
7:57 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h16
7:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
7:46 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1806:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
8:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h08
8:13 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
8:18 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h00
8:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
8:24 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h45
11:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h08
8:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
8:54 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h00
8:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
8:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
9:22 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
9:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
9:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
9:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h15
9:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
2h45
11:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
9:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
9:46 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
9:52 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
9:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
10:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
10:22 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
10:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
10:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
10:46 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
10:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
10:52 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
11:16 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
11:21 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
11:27 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
11:08 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
6:22 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
6:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
6:16 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
6:07 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
6:47 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
6:41 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
6:32 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
6:54 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
7:07 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
7:14 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
7:01 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
6:52 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h30
11:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h35
10:30 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
2h30
8:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h00
12:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
7:31 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:22 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
7:44 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
7:37 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1836:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
7:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:52 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
8:01 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
8:07 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
8:14 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh run on average 148 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
66 km
Average bus duration
2h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Buses per day
148
Direct buses
128
Fastest bus
1h 5m
First bus
00:15
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Glasgow to Edinburgh

Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh from €4 with Omio’s coach partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Edinburgh from Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Glasgow to Edinburgh coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: €7

Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh: Journey Details

Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh run near enough hourly throughout the day. The journey duration takes between 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. The first bus of the day departs Glasgow before 7 in the morning with the last service leaving after 8 in the evening. Services are operated by National Express and Bruce Coaches.

All journeys on this route are direct. The National Express services from Glasgow to Edinburgh are quicker but run less frequently.

Return journeys on buses from Edinburgh to Glasgow are also available.

Taking the Bus from Glasgow

Glasgow Buchanan bus station, which is next to Glasgow Queen Street railway station, is where buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh set off from. The bus station is a short walk to the north of Glasgow Central railway station, however, a shuttle bus is also on hand to ferry passengers from one station to another. Buchanan bus station is the largest bus station in Scotland and from there it's possible to take buses to Edinburgh Airport and Aberdeen.

The bus station is well connected to the public transport network. Regular services between Monday and Friday end at around midnight; there are night buses on the weekend.

Getting into Edinburgh by Bus

As the capital of Scotland and one of the most popular cities in the UK, Edinburgh is rich in history and culture. The city is very picturesque with a mixture of both Victorian and Georgian architecture. Edinburgh's beautiful old town is centred around the Royal Mile, where most of the main sights can be seen. One of the highlights of the year is the annual Edinburgh Fringe festival which sees plenty of music, comedy and theatre across various city venues and on the streets. A visit to the impressive Edinburgh castle is a must.

Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station, situated in the city centre, just 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. From there, many of the main sights in Edinburgh are well within walking distance, including the castle. Edinburgh's public transport network is extensive and tram and bus stops are near to the coach station. Night bus services and taxis are also available.

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Popular bus stations from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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The major bus station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
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Killermont Street
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Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
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  • Available outside the main entrance.
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  • Elevators, ramps
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  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
The major bus station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Ingliston, Airport (Stance C). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ingliston, Airport (Stance C) for your trip to Edinburgh from Glasgow.
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Eastfield Road
Public transit options for Ingliston, Airport (Stance C)
  • Bus: 100, 200
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  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
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Car connection
Elder Street
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Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
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Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
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Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
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  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
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