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 R 138. 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 50m. 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 263 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 R 81 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Bus Station	1h 17m	22:32	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Bus Station	1h 27m	12:47	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:25	Bus Station	1h	18:25	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:25	Bus Station	1h	18:25	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:25	Bus Station	1h 10m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:25	Bus Station	1h 10m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:25	Bus Station	1h 10m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	Cheapest
Bus	23:03	Newbridge	48m	23:51	Glasgow	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 20m	07:55	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags
Bus	17:25	Bus Station	1h 10m	18:35	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	4h 40m	11:15	Glasgow	No tags
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	59m	08:04	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

68 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 139 - R 674	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 138 - R 167	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Official partners

FlixBus

3.5/511 290 reviews

Staff4.1

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 138

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

Megabus UK

3.5/54 268 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

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

National Express

4/529 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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 R 139

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.

13 May 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.

1 September 2017

Everything was ok.

Bekim I.

13 October 2023

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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 R 138. 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 50m. 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 263 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.