Bus Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh from various bus operators like FlixBus or Scottish Citylink for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	3:50 PM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	7:00 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:50:00 PM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 40m	3:50 PM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	7:30 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 3:50:00 PM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 25m	5:10 PM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	8:35 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 5:10:00 PM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  2h 40m
  
  Glasgow Airport
  
  7 mi
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Ingliston Park & Ride
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 9/10/2026 4:50:00 PM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	7:05 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 7:05:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	5h 50m	7:05 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 7:05:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 20m	8:35 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:35:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Scottish Citylink	2h 26m	12:33 PM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	2:59 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 12:33:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 26m
Scottish Citylink	2h 20m	2:32 PM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	4:52 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Bus Stop	Economy	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 2:32:00 PM to Haymarket Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 4:52:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than $4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 44%
  
  1h 5m
  
  Glasgow Airport
  
  7 mi
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	7:05 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 7:05:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 20m	8:35 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 8:35:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	3h 15m	9:40 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 9:40:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 55m	10:40 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	2:35 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 10:40:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	6h 20m	10:40 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	5:00 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 10:40:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than $5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 50%
  
  1h 5m
  
  Glasgow Airport
  
  7 mi
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 9/13/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	7:05 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	11:05 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 7:05:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	5h 50m	7:05 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 7:05:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	3h 25m	8:35 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:00 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 8:35:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	4h 20m	8:35 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 8:35:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	3h 15m	9:40 AM	Glasgow Airport	Glasgow Airport	12:55 PM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Airport (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 9:40:00 AM to Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh via Glasgow, you can save more than $5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 50%
  
  1h 5m
  
  Glasgow Airport
  
  7 mi
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 9/14/2026 7:55:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 54 daily buses from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 72 buses from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Scottish Citylink that travel 31 times every day by bus from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	2h 12m
Earliest Bus	3:50 PM
Latest Bus	5:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	31 Ø
Distance	48.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Scottish Citylink

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh

Every day, 31 buses from 2 bus companies leave Glasgow Airport for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$11

Friday 09/11

$29

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$11

Monday 09/14

$11

Tuesday 09/15

$11

Wednesday 09/16

$10

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$12

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$10

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$11

Sunday 09/27

$12

Monday 09/28

$10

Tuesday 09/29

$11

Wednesday 09/30

$11

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$10

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $9, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $29.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh

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

Scottish Citylink from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	2h 12m
Earliest Bus	12:33 PM
Last Bus	7:04 PM
Daily Connections	20 Ø
Found on	8/7/2026

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh

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

Glasgow Airport

Caledonia Way

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Glasgow Airport Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 3h 10m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $29. 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 Airport to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 31 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 2h 12m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Glasgow Airport starts at 3:50 PM. 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 shuttle from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Glasgow Airport for Edinburgh starts at 5:10 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 Airport Edinburgh route?

When traveling by shuttle from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. 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 Airport and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow Airport 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: FlixBus and Scottish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the Glasgow Airport 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 Airport Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Airport 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 shuttle from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Glasgow Airport and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Glasgow Airport and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!