Glasgow to Edinburgh Bus or Train

Q: What is the distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh?

The distance between these two places is a total of 75 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Glasgow and Edinburgh?

The average travel time between the stations is 01:17 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €6.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus?

To travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Glasgow?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Glasgow to Edinburgh?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Glasgow to Edinburgh Route Summary

Glasgow to Edinburgh bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and train. We found up to 90 bus departures. The earliest bus departs from Glasgow at 04:00h, arriving to Edinburgh at 05:29h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 23:51h the same day. There are 86 train departures available on this route.

Departure station and country Glasgow, United Kingdom

Arrival station and country Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Travel Distance 75 km

Average Trip Duration 01h 17min

Total Departures 90

Popular Operators National Express, Megabus UK

Lowest Price €6

Transportation Options Bus, Train

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

1h 22min

06:22Edinburgh Bus Station

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 11 EUR

Best offer on 09. Apr

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Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

1h 23min

13:53Edinburgh Bus Station

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 10.95 EUR

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

1h 23min

18:23Edinburgh Bus Station

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 11 EUR

Best offer on 07. May

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Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

1h 23min

17:38Edinburgh Bus Station

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 11 EUR

Best offer on 09. Apr

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Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station

1h 15min

16:50Edinburgh Bus Station

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 11.15 EUR

Best offer on 09. Apr

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Traveling by bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

The shortest travel distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh is 75 km. The fastest bus which departs at 19:55 has a travel time of 01:05h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:29h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Bus companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

National Express

8.2

Megabus UK

5.8

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Glasgow or Edinburgh, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Glasgow

You can see information about the departure station and stops Glasgow here.

Edinburgh

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Edinburgh here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €6 (One-Way) or €12 (Return).

Trip reviews from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Other popular destinations from Glasgow

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Glasgow, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Glasgow to Ayr

Glasgow to Manchester (Airport)

Glasgow to Belfast

Glasgow to Heathrow (Airport)

Glasgow to Edinburgh (Airport)

Glasgow to Southampton

Glasgow to Carlisle

Glasgow to Milton Keynes

Glasgow to Inverness

Glasgow to Birmingham

Glasgow to Manchester

Glasgow to Plymouth

Glasgow to Stirling

Glasgow to Warsaw

Glasgow to Bournemouth

Other popular destinations from Edinburgh

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Edinburgh, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Edinburgh to London

Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Edinburgh to Ayr

Edinburgh to Heathrow (Airport)

Edinburgh to Stansted (Airport)

Edinburgh to Berwick-upon-Tweed

Edinburgh to Manchester (Airport)

Edinburgh to Newcastle

Edinburgh to Inverness

Edinburgh to Manchester

Edinburgh to Blackpool

Edinburgh to Birmingham

Edinburgh to Warsaw

Edinburgh to Derby

Edinburgh to Leeds

Edinburgh to Blackburn

Edinburgh to Nottingham

Edinburgh to Milton Keynes

Edinburgh to Torun

Edinburgh to Leicester

Edinburgh to Bournemouth

Edinburgh to Brighton

Edinburgh to Basildon

Edinburgh to Poznan

Edinburgh to Bialystok

Edinburgh to Bristol

Edinburgh to Wroclaw

Edinburgh to Bradford

Other ways of traveling between Glasgow and Edinburgh

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Edinburgh below.

Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Another transportation option is taking a train from Glasgow to Edinburgh. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.

Trains

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Glasgow

1h 22min

DIRECT

09:30Edinburgh

from 22.6 EUR

Best offer on 16. Apr

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Glasgow

1h 16min

DIRECT

16:00Edinburgh

from 20.07 EUR

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Glasgow Queen St

1h 11min

15:55Haymarket

from 20.82 EUR

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Glasgow Queen St

41min

14:41Haymarket

from 20.82 EUR

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Glasgow Queen St

40min

14:40Haymarket

from 19.89 EUR

Best offer on 19. Apr

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Glasgow to Edinburgh Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Glasgow
Destination Station	Edinburgh
Daily Departures	Over 90 bus departures
Earliest Departures	04:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:30 PM
Travel Distance	75 km
Travel Time	01:17

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh?

What is the average travel time between Glasgow and Edinburgh?

What is the ticket price for the journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

How many daily departures are there from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Are all the buses direct on the route from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

How do I get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by bus?

How can I find out which buses run between Glasgow to Edinburgh?

When do the earliest and latest bus leave Glasgow?

Do I have to print my ticket for Glasgow to Edinburgh?

How much is a bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

How many direct buses are there from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Glasgow to Edinburgh Bus or Train

Glasgow to Edinburgh Route Summary

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Popular Departures

Traveling by bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest ticket prices

Trip reviews from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Other ways of traveling between Glasgow and Edinburgh

Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Glasgow to Edinburgh Bus Summary

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