Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh
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Glasgow to Edinburgh
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The fastest buses
from Glasgow
to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
1 h 5 m
Average
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
67 km
Of the 5 bus that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct bus cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some bus will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest bus will take 1 h 15 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.
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The cheapest buses
from Glasgow
to Edinburgh
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling 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.
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Journey Summary
Glasgow to Edinburgh Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration: | 1 hours 8 minutes | |
| Coach Ticket Price: | 4 € | |
| Buses depart from: | Glasgow | |
| Bus arrives in: | Edinburgh | |
| Distance: | 67 km | |
| Bus Companies: | National Express |
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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