How much is the bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The cheapest coach tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh start from £6. The average price for this route is around £7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The average bus journey time from Glasgow to Edinburgh is 1h 6m, covering a distance of 42 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 31m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Glasgow to Edinburgh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 480 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK , National Express .

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

The earliest bus departs from Glasgow to Edinburgh at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

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 29762 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh?

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 Glasgow to Edinburgh?

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 Glasgow to Edinburgh from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:54	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 20m	17:14	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	09:15	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 10m	10:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Glasgow	3h 40m	12:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:20	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 1m	10:21	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:54	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 8m	11:02	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 20m	08:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Glasgow	2h 30m	09:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Buchanan Bus Station	59m	04:29	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:24	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 20m	17:44	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 20m	08:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Glasgow	2h 30m	09:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Buchanan Bus Station	59m	04:29	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:54	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 8m	11:02	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 20m	08:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Glasgow	2h 30m	09:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Buchanan Bus Station	59m	04:29	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:54	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 8m	11:02	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	07:20	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 20m	08:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Glasgow	2h 30m	09:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Buchanan Bus Station	59m	04:29	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:54	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 8m	11:02	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 10m	08:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Glasgow	2h 30m	09:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Buchanan Bus Station	59m	04:29	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:54	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 8m	11:02	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Buchanan Bus Station	1h 10m	08:40	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Glasgow	2h 30m	09:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Buchanan Bus Station	59m	04:29	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:54	Newhouse Hotel Stop	1h 8m	11:02	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:28	Newhouse Hotel Stop	31m	23:59	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Fastest
Bus	06:10	Glasgow	1h 10m	07:20	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:55	Glasgow	2h 30m	09:25	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	03:30	Buchanan Bus Station	59m	04:29	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:53 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

50mAverage duration

35 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £35	Average duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £35	Average duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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, UK
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11617 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £6

Flixbus Glasgow Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Good experience. Departure board was informative and the bus driver was very friendly.

Tiffany J.

5 August 2025

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

Patrobas A.

13 January 2025

Quick and comfortable

Oisin R.

9 July 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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.

Patricia T.

2 August 2024

Trip was good but bus was 15 minutes late so not up to every 30 minutes as advertised.

David B.

19 July 2024

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.

Bernie H.

30 March 2024

National Express

4/529,769 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 36 reviews, National Express received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers 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 £6

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.

Bea H.

15 December 2022

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.

Lilli D.

2 September 2018

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.

Giuseppe C.

2 July 2018

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

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

How much is the bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The cheapest coach tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh start from £6. The average price for this route is around £7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The average bus journey time from Glasgow to Edinburgh is 1h 6m, covering a distance of 42 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 31m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Glasgow to Edinburgh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 480 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK, National Express.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Glasgow to Edinburgh at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
A bus journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
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 29762 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
Based on Busbud reviews, 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh?
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 Glasgow to Edinburgh?
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

13/12

£5

14/12

£5

Today

£4

16/12

£4

17/12

£4

18/12

£4

19/12

£4

20/12

£4

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £4

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

You can expect to pay from £4 to £32 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 £4, which is on 2025-12-17.