How much does a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station cost?

The bus ticket price from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station starts at $9. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station?

The average travel time between Edinburgh and Buchanan Bus Station is around , although the fastest bus will take about 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 67 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Edinburgh and Buchanan Bus Station?

The number of buses from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 269 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station?

When taking the bus from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Megabus UK, National Express.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station?

Buses travelling between Edinburgh and Buchanan Bus Station leave from Bus Station or Waverley and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:43am	Newbridge	1h 7m	8:50am	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Bus Station	1h 15m	6:35pm	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Bus Station	1h 10m	10:35pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Bus Station	1h 10m	10:35pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Bus Station	1h 10m	10:35pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Bus Station	1h 10m	10:35pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Glasgow on February 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Bus Station	1h 10m	10:35pm	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	11:03pm	Newbridge	48m	11:51pm	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Bus Station	1h 10m	9:20am	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	1h 20m	7:55am	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Edinburgh Airport	57m	5:37am	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:46 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Buchanan Bus Station. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

57 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $65	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $14	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in Edinburgh and Buchanan Bus Station?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Waverley
Boots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
Gateway
Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
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E
Edinburgh Park
Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
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F
Edinburgh Airport
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Stops in Glasgow

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Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Official partners

FlixBus

3.5/512,174 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

According to 12 reviews, FlixBus received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location, but some complained about the timeliness. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $11

FlixBus Edinburgh Glasgow recent customer reviews

I cancelled the booking in minutes when i booked after that i got voucher option but its not came through by email so i lost my money

Arun M.

November 16, 2024

Driver assistant was incredibly rude and screamed at us. the driver was nice and drove well

Daniah A.

October 9, 2024

Very bad experience, the bathroom leaked dirt on the bags at the bottom of the bus and found my bag was not clean

Fahad A.

September 1, 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,306 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting its comfort and punctuality. The staff is frequently praised for being friendly and helpful, contributing to a pleasant travel experience. However, some users mentioned challenges in locating the Megabus stop at Edinburgh airport due to unclear signage but appreciated assistance from others in finding it.

Megabus Edinburgh Glasgow recent customer reviews

It was operated by Citylink and this information was not provided on the ticket. That was confusing.

Monika S.

July 3, 2025

Very easy journey and helpful bus driver. Made the trip very pleasant. Much better than I expected it to be.

Kimberly S.

March 26, 2025

We missed our bus because the instructions on the ticket took us to the wrong bus stop.

Jessica C.

March 21, 2025

National Express

4/529,871 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

According to 97 reviews, National Express received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $11

National Express Edinburgh Glasgow recent customer reviews

The driver was angry, stressed, not customer friendly and almost made me miss the bus. Apart from that everything was fine.

Martin S.

May 13, 2018

First driver said we had to ride the next bus, nextdriver said we could've ridden the first bus! Bathroom was broken, which was something of an inconvenience.

Jacob H.

September 1, 2017

Everything was ok.

Bekim I.

October 13, 2023

BlaBlaCar

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station cost?
The bus ticket price from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station starts at $9. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station?
The average travel time between Edinburgh and Buchanan Bus Station is around , although the fastest bus will take about 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 67 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Edinburgh and Buchanan Bus Station?
The number of buses from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 269 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station?
When taking the bus from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Megabus UK, National Express.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Buchanan Bus Station?
Buses travelling between Edinburgh and Buchanan Bus Station leave from Bus Station or Waverley and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.