How do I get from Edinburgh to Glasgow without a car?

You can take a bus or a train to go from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Both are convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel to Glasgow. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

The average travel time from Edinburgh to Glasgow is about 1h 23m, although the fastest bus will take 54m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 42 miles (67 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?

The distance separating Edinburgh and Glasgow is 42 miles (67 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Most of the buses traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow leave from Bus Station and arrive at Buchanan Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $7.

How much does a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow cost?

You can expect to pay around $14 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $7 to $33, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Can you do a day trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 48m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Glasgow before returning to Edinburgh in the evening.

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

Once in Glasgow, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Pollok Country Park, Auchentoshan Distillery, Celtic Park, Glasgow City Chambers and Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

Edinburgh to Glasgow Bus Tickets

TodayApr 25

from $7

TomorrowApr 26

from $7

SunApr 27

from $6

MonApr 28

from $6

TueApr 29

from $6

WedApr 30

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ThuMay 1

from $5

FriMay 2

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 26 at 11:20am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 12:40pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 26 at 5:55am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Edinburgh Airport
Arrival time: April 26 at 6:49am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 54m
Departure time: April 26 at 8:10am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 9:20am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Stn
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: April 26 at 5:45am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 7:05am
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Buchanan Bus Station
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 20m
Departure time: April 26 at 9:10am
Departure city: Edinburgh
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: April 26 at 3:50pm
Destination city: Glasgow
Destination location: Glasgow Airport Terminal 1
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 40m

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Bus Edinburgh to Glasgow: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14

Average bus trip duration1h 23m

Number of daily buses136

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance42 miles (67 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Megabus UK

3.5/54,161 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

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

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

The trip was fine but we are first time visitors to Edinburgh from the US. At the airport, I kept looking for signs for Megabus and didn’t see any. After asking several people where the Megabus stop was, one person told me to go to stop A for AeroLink and ask them. He did know and directed us properly. We had plenty of time before our bus came to Stop D but if we had to hurry it would have been difficult.

Joanne C.

June 3, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/58,391 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

National Express

4/529,148 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 97 reviews, National Express received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $8.00

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

Infobus

4/5463 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, FlixTrain, KLR Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Glasgow?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Edinburgh - Glasgow

How do I get from Edinburgh to Glasgow without a car?
How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
What is the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
How much does a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow cost?
Can you do a day trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

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$6

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The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow was searched and found on Apr 23, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $28 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 $6 which is on 2025-04-27.

Usually Flixbus (GB) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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How do I get from Edinburgh to Glasgow without a car?

How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

What is the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

How much does a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow cost?

Can you do a day trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

What are the best sights and things to do in Glasgow?

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