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

The bus ticket price from Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station starts at R 148. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station?

The average travel time between Edinburgh Airport and Buchanan Bus Station is around , although the fastest bus will take about 54m. 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 Airport and Buchanan Bus Station?

The number of buses from Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 61 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station?

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

Bus Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station from R 82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:37	Edinburgh Airport	56m	21:33	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	4h 10m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	2h 1m	09:41	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Buchanan Bus Station. The journey takes about 59 minutes and with fares starting at just R 148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61bus per day

59mAverage duration

57 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 148 - R 670	Average duration59m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 109 - R 109	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Official partners

Megabus UK

3.5/54 277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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.

3 July 2025

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

Kimberly S.

26 March 2025

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

Jessica C.

21 March 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511 464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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 R 137

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.

16 November 2024

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

Daniah A.

9 October 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.

1 September 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station cost?
The bus ticket price from Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station starts at R 148. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station?
The average travel time between Edinburgh Airport and Buchanan Bus Station is around , although the fastest bus will take about 54m. 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 Airport and Buchanan Bus Station?
The number of buses from Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 61 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Station?
When taking the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Buchanan Bus Station, you can travel comfortably and safely with Megabus UK, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.