How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow start at R 127. The average price for this route is around R 147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Glasgow is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 49 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 31m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Glasgow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 438 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK , National Express .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Glasgow at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

A bus trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29779 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Edinburgh to Glasgow from R 72 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 26 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:45	Bus Station	1h 5m	16:50	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	17:25	Bus Station	1h	18:25	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	16:15	Bus Station	4h 35m	20:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	15:30	Edinburgh Airport	58m	16:28	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 27 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:53	Bus Station	1h 5m	18:58	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	8h 40m	15:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 28 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Bus Station	1h 5m	12:25	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	8h 40m	15:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 29 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Bus Station	1h 5m	12:25	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	8h 40m	15:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 30 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:45	Bus Station	1h 16m	18:01	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	8h 40m	15:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 31 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:45	Bus Station	1h 16m	18:01	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	8h 40m	15:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 1 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:25	Bus Station	1h 10m	22:35	Glasgow	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	8h 40m	15:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	10:30	Edinburgh Airport	1h 3m	11:33	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow on 2 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20	Bus Station	1h 5m	12:25	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Cheapest
Bus	19:45	Newbridge	31m	20:16	Newhouse Hotel Stop	Fastest
Bus	08:10	Bus Station	1h 10m	09:20	Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	8h 40m	15:50	Glasgow Airport Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	04:40	Edinburgh Airport	54m	05:34	Buchanan Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just R 136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1hAverage duration

57 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 127 - R 764	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 245 - R 781	Average duration1h 12m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 136 - R 136	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Glasgow?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Glasgow

A
Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 744 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 134

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

3.5/54 292 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

National Express

4/529 795 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

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 127

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

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow start at R 127. The average price for this route is around R 147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Glasgow is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 49 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 31m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Glasgow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 438 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK, National Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Glasgow at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
A bus trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29779 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/12

R 269

25/12

R 134

Today

R 114

27/12

R 83

28/12

R 83

29/12

R 83

30/12

R 72

31/12

R 72

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow was searched and found on 30 Dec 2025 with a price of R 72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 72 to R 671 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 72, which is on 2025-12-30.