Compare all timetables for the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Glasgow to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus or National Express for the next days.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus1h 30m01:35 PMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station3:05 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m02:05 PMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station3:35 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 20m04:30 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station5:50 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 22m05:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station6:22 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m012:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station1:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m01:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station2:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:05 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:35 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station8:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m012:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station1:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m02:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station3:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:05 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:35 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station8:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m012:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station1:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m01:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station2:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:05 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:35 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station8:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m012:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station1:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m01:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station2:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:05 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:35 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station8:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m012:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station1:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m01:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station2:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:05 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:35 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station8:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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National Express1h 10m09:15 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m012:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station1:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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Scottish Citylink1h 27m01:00 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station2:27 AMEdinburghN St David St0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:05 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station7:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m06:35 AMGlasgowBuchanan Bus Station8:05 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop0Economy
Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 221 daily buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 218 daily coaches between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 565 buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with 126 offers.
Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express that travel 216 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh starting from $5!
| Cheapest Bus | $5 |
| Fastest Bus | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Bus | 3:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 216 Ø |
| Distance | 41.7 miles |
| Bus Companies | Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express |
Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Every day, 216 buses from 3 bus companies leave Glasgow for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/31/2024 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10/27
Monday
10/28
Tuesday
10/29
Wednesday
10/30
Thursday
10/31
$6
Friday
11/01
$10
Saturday
11/02
$9
Sunday
11/03
$8
Monday
11/04
$8
Tuesday
11/05
$5
Wednesday
11/06
$9
Thursday
11/07
$8
Friday
11/08
$8
Saturday
11/09
$6
Sunday
11/10
$9
Monday
11/11
$5
Tuesday
11/12
$9
Wednesday
11/13
$5
Thursday
11/14
$9
Friday
11/15
$5
Saturday
11/16
$5
Sunday
11/17
$5
Monday
11/18
$6
Tuesday
11/19
$5
Wednesday
11/20
$6
Thursday
11/21
$5
Friday
11/22
$6
Saturday
11/23
The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh
With a price starting from $5, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with $5. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.
How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Glasgow to Edinburgh
These are the most booked bus companies between Glasgow to Edinburgh from our users.
Scottish Citylink from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh:
| Cheapest Price | $6 |
| Fastest Bus | 1h 19m |
| Earliest Bus | 3:00 AM |
| Last Bus | 11:30 PM |
| Daily Connections | 137 Ø |
| Found on | 10/31/2024 |
National Express from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh:
| Cheapest Price | $5 |
| Fastest Bus | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:20 AM |
| Last Bus | 7:55 PM |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 10/30/2024 |
FlixBus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh:
| Cheapest Price | $6 |
| Fastest Bus | 1h 10m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:05 AM |
| Last Bus | 11:05 PM |
| Daily Connections | 75 Ø |
| Found on | 10/31/2024 |
All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Edinburgh
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Glasgow to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Glasgow to Edinburgh bus
How much does a Glasgow Edinburgh bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 1h 10m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $28. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.
On average, how many connections are available from Glasgow to Edinburgh each day?
Every day, the Glasgow to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 216 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh take?
The fastest bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 1h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Glasgow starts at 3:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow for Edinburgh starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Glasgow Edinburgh route?
When traveling by bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Edinburgh?
You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express.
What can I take with me on the Glasgow to Edinburgh bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Glasgow Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Glasgow Edinburgh bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
Alternate transport types from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Glasgow to Edinburgh for the next days.
Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Glasgow to Edinburgh for the next days.-
ScotRail0h 49m06:00 AMGlasgowQueen Street Station6:49 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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ScotRail1h 40m06:27 AMGlasgowKilpatrick Train Station8:07 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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ScotRail0h 49m06:00 AMGlasgowQueen Street Station6:49 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0First Class
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ScotRail1h 40m06:27 AMGlasgowKilpatrick Train Station8:07 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0First Class
More bus routes to Glasgow and to Edinburgh
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Glasgow and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
- Bus Routes to Glasgow
- Bus Aberdeen to Glasgow
- Bus Aviemore to Glasgow
- Bus Ayr to Glasgow
- Bus Bath to Glasgow
- Bus Birmingham to Glasgow
- Bus Bristol to Glasgow
- Bus Brussels to Glasgow
- Bus Canterbury to Glasgow
- Bus Cardiff to Glasgow
- Bus Carlisle to Glasgow
- Bus Coventry to Glasgow
- Bus Crianlarich to Glasgow
- Bus Dundee to Glasgow
- Bus Inverness to Glasgow
- Bus Liverpool to Glasgow
- Bus Manchester to Glasgow
- Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Glasgow
- Bus Oban to Glasgow
- Bus Stirling to Glasgow
- Bus York to Glasgow
- Bus Routes to Edinburgh
- Bus Bath to Edinburgh
- Bus Belfast to Edinburgh
- Bus Birmingham to Edinburgh
- Bus Brighton to Edinburgh
- Bus Bristol to Edinburgh
- Bus Dundee to Edinburgh
- Bus Fort William to Edinburgh
- Bus Liverpool to Edinburgh
- Bus Manchester to Edinburgh
- Bus Oban to Edinburgh
- Bus Oxford to Edinburgh
- Bus Paris to Edinburgh
- Bus Perth to Edinburgh
- Bus Scarborough to Edinburgh
- Bus Sheffield to Edinburgh
- Bus Stirling to Edinburgh
- Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Edinburgh
- Bus Sunderland to Edinburgh
- Bus Taunton to Edinburgh
- Bus York to Edinburgh
Popular Airport Shuttles to Glasgow and to Edinburgh
