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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for May 17

Cheapest price

€6

Average price

€8

Fastest journey

56 m

Average duration

57 m

Buses per day

170

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 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 PM1h11
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    7:46 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 AM1h24
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    7:29 AMEdinburgh, St Andrew's House
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM1h24
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    7:54 AMEdinburgh, St Andrew's House
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:35 PM1h27
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:02 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 PM1h27
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    6:02 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    61One-way
    0 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

€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
FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Scotrail

Most popular train company

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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.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
5:40 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h15
5:45 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
5:35 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h56
5:26 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
6:55 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
6:50 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h56
6:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
7:04 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:07 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
7:29 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
7:22 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
7:16 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
7:54 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
7:47 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:32 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
7:41 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h35
1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
8:14 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
8:07 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:52 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
8:01 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
8:22 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
8:31 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
8:37 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:20 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
8:44 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX1837:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
8:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
8:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h35
1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
8:52 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
9:14 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h17
9:07 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:50 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
9:01 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
9:55 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
9:40 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h14
9:49 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h28
10:03 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
10:32 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
10:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
10:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
10:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX591
On time
9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
10:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station
0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h05
1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
10:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
11:02 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
10:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
11:18 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
11:32 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
11:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
11:24 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h05
1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX18310:30 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h10
11:40 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
12:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
11:48 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
11:54 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
12:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
12:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
12:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:05 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
12:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
7h45
6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h50
3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h50
5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
12:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
12:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
12:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:35 AM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
1:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
1:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
1:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
1:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
1:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
7h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
2:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
1:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
1:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus12:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
1:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
2:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
2:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h55
5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
2:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h50
6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus1:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
2:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
6h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
3:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
2:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
2:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus1:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
2:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
3:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
3:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
3:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
3:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
5h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
3:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
4:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
3:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus2:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
3:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
4:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
4:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
4:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
4:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h10
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
4:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
4:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
4:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus3:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
5:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
5:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
5:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
5:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
5:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
3h00
7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
6:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
5:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
5:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
4h10
9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
6:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
6:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
6:24 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
6:32 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h27
7:02 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
6:48 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
6:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h19
6:54 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h04
7:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
7:18 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h18
7:23 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h26
7:31 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
7:46 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h24
7:59 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h16
7:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
7:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
8:28 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h16
8:21 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
8:16 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h16
8:51 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
8:46 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h23
8:58 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h02
8:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX1807:55 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h05
9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
9:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h00
9:05 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
9:18 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h08
9:13 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h13
9:48 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h20
9:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h00
9:35 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h08
9:43 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
10:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
10:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
10:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h18
10:23 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:15 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h15
10:30 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
10:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
10:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h18
10:53 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
10:46 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h18
11:23 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
11:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
11:11 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:05 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
11:16 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
11:33 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h18
11:53 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
11:46 PM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:35 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
11:41 PM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h11
12:21 AM Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h06
12:16 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
1h18
12:28 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:10 PM Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
0h58
12:08 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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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.

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
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
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

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

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
€5
FlixBus frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
€7
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 31m
Cheapest Price
€10
Megabus frequency
111 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
€14
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd frequency
35 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Edinburgh is €7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh is 1h 2m to travel the 67 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there are 133 direct coaches a day from Glasgow to Edinburgh with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh, you can count on FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Glasgow and Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Glasgow , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1) . When arriving in Edinburgh , you can end your trip in coach stations like Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB), Edinburgh, Drum Brae South, Edinburgh, St Andrew's House, Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF), Ingliston, Airport (Stance C), Edinburgh, North St David Street / St Andrew Square, Ingliston, Park & Ride, Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1), Ingliston, Jubilee Road (Edinburgh Airport), Edinburgh, North Bridge, Ingliston .Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Edinburgh from Glasgow is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 2m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh for coach company FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the following coach company: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the following coach company: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Glasgow to Edinburgh with the following coach company: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.

popular bus stations

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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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Killermont Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
Glasgow, Caledonia Way (Airport Terminal 1)Accessibility
Amenities at bus station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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