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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 megabus for the next days.
today
$5
tomorrow
$5
Saturday
$5
Sunday
$7
Monday
$7
Tuesday
$5
Wednesday
$5

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 5m 7:55 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 9:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 27m 11:35 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:02 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $7
FlixBus 1h 27m 12:05 PM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 1:32 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $7
megabus 1h 27m 11:18 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $10
megabus 1h 27m 11:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 12:57 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 10m 9:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
National Express 1h 10m 10:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 11:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 5m 4:25 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 5:30 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
FlixBus 1h 5m 5:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 6:20 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
megabus 1h 19m 1:00 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 2:19 AM Edinburgh N St David St  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 10m 7:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
National Express 1h 10m 9:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 10m 4:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 5:40 AM Edinburgh Princes Street  Economy $7
FlixBus 1h 5m 4:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 5:35 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
megabus 1h 19m 1:00 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 2:19 AM Edinburgh N St David St  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 5m 4:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 5:35 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
FlixBus 1h 5m 5:45 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 6:50 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
National Express 1h 10m 7:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $8
National Express 1h 10m 9:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $8
megabus 1h 19m 1:00 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 2:19 AM Edinburgh N St David St  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 34m 6:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:04 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy $7
FlixBus 1h 5m 4:25 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 5:30 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
National Express 1h 10m 9:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $7
National Express 1h 10m 10:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 11:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $7
megabus 1h 19m 1:00 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 2:19 AM Edinburgh N St David St  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 20m 7:20 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
National Express 1h 10m 9:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 5m 4:25 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 5:30 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
FlixBus 1h 5m 5:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 6:20 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
megabus 1h 19m 1:00 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 2:19 AM Edinburgh N St David St  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 10m 9:15 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
National Express 1h 10m 10:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 11:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $5
FlixBus 1h 34m 6:30 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 8:04 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy $7
FlixBus 1h 5m 4:25 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 5:30 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $7
megabus 1h 19m 1:00 AM Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 2:19 AM Edinburgh N St David St  Economy $10

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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 764 daily buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 210 daily coaches between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 1360 buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Edinburgh, with 244 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/23/2026 costs just $5, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus that travel 522 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 0h 56m
Earliest Bus 11:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 522 Ø
Distance 41.7 miles
Bus Companies Scottish Citylink, FlixBus, megabus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Every day, 522 buses from 4 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 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
$15
Friday 07/24
$5
Saturday 07/25
$5
Sunday 07/26
$7
Monday 07/27
$15
Tuesday 07/28
$23
Wednesday 07/29
$5
Thursday 07/30
$5
Friday 07/31
$10
Saturday 08/01
$15
Sunday 08/02
$5
Monday 08/03
$5
Tuesday 08/04
$23
Wednesday 08/05
$15
Thursday 08/06
$5
Friday 08/07
$15
Saturday 08/08
$5
Sunday 08/09
$5
Monday 08/10
$5
Tuesday 08/11
$5
Wednesday 08/12
$11
Thursday 08/13
$24
Friday 08/14
$7
Saturday 08/15

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $5.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Edinburgh, with $5. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $7.

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.

megabus from Glasgow to Edinburgh

megabus

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

Cheapest Price $10
Fastest Bus 1h 17m
Earliest Bus 11:18 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 73 Ø
Found on 7/12/2026

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 $5
Fastest Bus 1h 5m
Earliest Bus 7:55 PM
Last Bus 7:55 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 7/12/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Glasgow - Edinburgh

megabus
Pa, 6/14/2026

National Express
Petet Mathieson , 1/11/2026

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 5m 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 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $50. 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 522 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 FlixBus and takes 0h 56m. 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 11:15 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 11:59 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 megabus. 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 megabus.

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.

More bus routes to Glasgow and to Edinburgh

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