Busbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 Glasgow Edinburgh recent customer reviews
Good experience. Departure board was informative and the bus driver was very friendly.
4 out of 5 stars
Tiffany J.
Bus didn’t show up and then the next one that did had a busted headlight and couldn’t take up. The third bus was the one that was able to take us
Passengers generally report a positive experience with the bus service, highlighting friendly and helpful staff, punctuality, and comfortable journeys. However, some reviews mention issues such as occasional misinformation about luggage space or seating availability. Despite these isolated incidents, many users appreciate the overall reliability of the service provided by Megabus.
Megabus Glasgow Edinburgh recent customer reviews
Easy to find where to wait.
Helpful staff.
Booked passengers pulled out of queue to board first.
Comfortable journey and kept to time.
5 out of 5 stars
Patricia T.
Trip was good but bus was 15 minutes late so not up to every 30 minutes as advertised.
3 out of 5 stars
David B.
Got to station to go on bus with a pre purchased ticket . I was told by the driver that the bus was full . I looked on the bus to find it half empty . Also I was told there was no room for large luggage . Fortunately another colleague came upon situation and he went to check back in the hold all luggage to find it half empty and loads of room for further customers. Had I not checked it out myself I would have missed my flight in Edinburgh airport and assumed what the bus driver was saying was correct . Obviously not the case.
According to 36 reviews, National Express received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $7
National Express Glasgow Edinburgh recent customer reviews
The bus was never at the station and no departure boards showed where to go, I spent £20 total on tickets but both times the bus was nowhere to be seen, and no staff were available to show me where to go. I walked around the whole bus station looking but there wasn’t a single bus that matched the description of mine. I double checked the date, time, and bus station but nothing was wrong. I lost a lot of money which I need as a student.
1 out of 5 stars
Bea H.
The bus was 1 hour late but we pre-booked so we couldn't change to the other bus agency. Then as the bus arrived the divers complained why we waited for them as the citylink bus departs every 15 minutes from glasgow to Edinburgh. They were really unfriendly but anyway we took the bus and found it very unpleasant. The bus was almost empty but couldn't get rid if a certain smell something like babypampers. I felt sick from the smell after the 1 hour drive.
2 out of 5 stars
Lilli D.
Rude staff (tattooed woman driver, with old man assisting). Bus was in very poor hygienic conditions, bad smells, dirty, with rubbish all over the place. Bad bad bad.
Based on 485 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Infobus ticket prices on this trip start at $12
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Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Edinburgh?
Stops in Glasgow
A - Buchanan Bus Station
Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont St, Glasgow G2 3NW, UKBuchanan Bus Station
Stops in Edinburgh
A - Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UKBus Station
Frequently asked questions for your trip Glasgow - Edinburgh
What is the distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh?
The distance between the two cities is 42 miles (67 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
If you're headed to Edinburgh from Glasgow, chances are that your bus will depart from Buchanan Bus Station and arrive at 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 are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?
Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mountain Biking, National Museum of Scotland, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Festival Theatre and Scottish Parliament Building.
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The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $5
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You can expect to pay from $5 to $29 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-09-30.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Glasgow to Edinburgh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Edinburgh
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $5
