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Compare all timetables for the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Glasgow to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus or National Express for the next days.
today
from $5
tomorrow
from $5
Monday
from $5
Tuesday
from $5
Wednesday
from $6
Thursday
from $5
Friday
from $5

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    5:00 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    3:35 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    7:05 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    9:05 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 24m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    9:54 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 20m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    5:50 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 22m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    6:22 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $6
  • National Express
    1h 10m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    8:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    1:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • Scottish Citylink
    1h 27m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    2:27 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    $5
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    7:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $7
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $11

Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 228 daily buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 502 buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with 100 offers.

Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express that travel 193 times every day by bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus $5
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Bus 12:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 193 Ø
Distance 41.7 miles
Bus Companies Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Every day, 193 buses from 3 bus companies leave Glasgow for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/15
Monday 12/16
Tuesday 12/17
Wednesday 12/18
Thursday 12/19
Friday 12/20
Saturday 12/21
$7
Sunday 12/22
$9
Monday 12/23
$7
Tuesday 12/24
$7
Wednesday 12/25
$30
Thursday 12/26
$10
Friday 12/27
$7
Saturday 12/28
$7
Sunday 12/29
$11
Monday 12/30
$10
Tuesday 12/31
$7
Wednesday 01/01
$11
Thursday 01/02
$9
Friday 01/03
$5
Saturday 01/04
$8
Sunday 01/05
$5
Monday 01/06
$5
Tuesday 01/07
$5
Wednesday 01/08
$5
Thursday 01/09
$9
Friday 01/10
$5
Saturday 01/11

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $5, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with $5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $5.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Glasgow to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Glasgow to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Glasgow to Edinburgh from our users.

Scottish Citylink from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Scottish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $5
Fastest Bus 1h 19m
Earliest Bus 12:00 AM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 118 Ø
Found on 12/20/2024

FlixBus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $6
Fastest Bus 1h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:55 AM
Last Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Connections 70 Ø
Found on 12/21/2024

National Express from Glasgow to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $7
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 12/20/2024

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Glasgow to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Glasgow to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Glasgow to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Glasgow Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 1h 27m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $38. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Glasgow to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Glasgow to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 193 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 1h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $7. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Glasgow starts at 12:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow for Edinburgh starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Glasgow Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Glasgow to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Glasgow Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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