The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
170
Distance
67 km
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.
Of the 170 buses that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh on Sun, May 17, 155 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sun, May 17 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.
FlixBus6:35 PM1h11Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:46 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM1h24Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:29 AMEdinburgh, St Andrew's House€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM1h24Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:54 AMEdinburgh, St Andrew's House€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM1h27Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:02 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 PM1h27Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:02 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station€61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 AM0h56Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station6:41 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 AM0h56Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:26 AMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South€71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:35 PM0h58Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:35 PM0h58Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:05 PM0h58Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:03 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train 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 5m. 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 €13.
Distance: 67 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h15 | 5:45 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h05 | 5:35 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h56 | 5:26 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 6:55 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h05 | 6:50 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h56 | 6:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 7:04 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 7:07 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h24 | 7:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h17 | 7:22 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 7:16 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h24 | 7:54 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h17 | 7:47 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 7:32 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 7:41 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 6h35 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h24 | 8:14 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h17 | 8:07 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 7:52 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 8:01 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 8:22 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 8:31 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h17 | 8:37 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h24 | 8:44 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 | 7:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 8:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h35 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h24 | 9:14 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h17 | 9:07 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 9:01 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h05 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h14 | 9:49 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h28 | 10:03 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 10:32 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 10:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 10:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 10:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | On time 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h05 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 10:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 11:02 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 10:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 11:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 11:32 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 11:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 11:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h05 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX183 | 10:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 12:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 11:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 11:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 12:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 12:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 12:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 12:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h45 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h50 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h50 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 12:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 12:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 12:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 1:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 1:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 1:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 1:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h10 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 2:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 1:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 1:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 1:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 2:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 2:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h55 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 2:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h50 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 2:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 6h10 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 3:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 2:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 2:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 2:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 3:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 3:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 3:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h10 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 4:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 3:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 3:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 4:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 4:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 4:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h10 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 4:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 4:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 4:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 5:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 5:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 5:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 5:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h00 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 6:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 5:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 5:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h10 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 6:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 6:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 6:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 6:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h27 | 7:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 6:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 6:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h19 | 6:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h04 | 7:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 7:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h18 | 7:23 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h26 | 7:31 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 7:46 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h24 | 7:59 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h16 | 7:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h23 | 8:28 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h16 | 8:21 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 8:16 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h16 | 8:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 8:46 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h23 | 8:58 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 8:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 | 7:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h05 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 9:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h00 | 9:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 9:18 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h08 | 9:13 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h13 | 9:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h00 | 9:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h08 | 9:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h06 | 10:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 10:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 10:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h18 | 10:23 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h15 | 10:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h06 | 10:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h18 | 10:53 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 10:46 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h18 | 11:23 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 11:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h06 | 11:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 11:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 11:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h18 | 11:53 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 11:46 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h06 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h11 | 12:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h06 | 12:16 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h18 | 12:28 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 12:08 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh run on average 153 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 133 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 67 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 67 km |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 153 |
Direct buses 133 |
Fastest bus 1h 2m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Glasgow to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Edinburgh with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, 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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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.
FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- Bus: 100, 200
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