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Which bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Glasgow. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, megabus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£5
tomorrow
£5
Sunday
£4
Monday
£4
Tuesday
£4
Wednesday
£4
Thursday
£4

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 15m 05:50 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:05 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 25m 06:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £5
National Express 1h 10m 17:25 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:35 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £6
National Express 1h 5m 20:50 Edinburgh Central bus station 21:55 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £6
megabus 1h 23m 15:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 17:08 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £9
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow via Ratho, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      0h 48m
      Edinburgh
      13 km
      23:03
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      23:51
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 15m 05:55 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:10 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 15m 06:25 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £5
megabus 1h 21m 00:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:36 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £8
megabus 1h 29m 05:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 07:14 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £8
National Express 1h 10m 08:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 09:20 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £13
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow via Ratho, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      0h 48m
      Edinburgh
      13 km
      23:03
      Ratho
      Newbridge Glasgow Rd Coach Stop
      23:51
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 1h 0m 17:25 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:25 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 5m 20:20 Edinburgh Central bus station 21:25 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 15m 05:55 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:10 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £5
FlixBus 1h 15m 06:25 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £5
megabus 1h 24m 13:30 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:54 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 15m 05:50 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:05 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 25m 06:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 10m 17:25 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:35 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 5m 20:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 21:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
megabus 1h 21m 00:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:36 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 15m 05:50 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:05 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 25m 06:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 10m 08:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 09:20 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 10m 17:25 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:35 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
megabus 1h 21m 00:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:36 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 15m 05:50 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:05 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 25m 06:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 10m 17:25 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:35 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 5m 20:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 21:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
megabus 1h 21m 00:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:36 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 15m 05:50 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:05 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
FlixBus 1h 25m 06:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 07:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 10m 17:25 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:35 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
National Express 1h 5m 20:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 21:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £4
megabus 1h 21m 00:15 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:36 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station  Economy £8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Glasgow is £4 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Glasgow?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Glasgow. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 220 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 212 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 536 coaches from Edinburgh to Glasgow, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with 75 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Glasgow bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, megabus and National Express that travel daily 217 times by bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Glasgow bus ticket starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus £4
Fastest Bus 0h 54m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 217 Ø
Distance 67.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, megabus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Every day, 217 buses from 3 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Glasgow. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£9
Saturday 06/12
£5
Sunday 07/12
£5
Monday 08/12
£4
Tuesday 09/12
£4
Wednesday 10/12
£4
Thursday 11/12
£4
Friday 12/12
£4
Saturday 13/12
£4
Sunday 14/12
£4
Monday 15/12
£5
Tuesday 16/12
£4
Wednesday 17/12
£4
Thursday 18/12
£4
Friday 19/12
£5
Saturday 20/12
£5
Sunday 21/12
£5
Monday 22/12
£5
Tuesday 23/12
£5
Wednesday 24/12
£5
Thursday 25/12
£8
Friday 26/12
£5
Saturday 27/12
£5
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £4, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £4.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Glasgow, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Glasgow in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Edinburgh to Glasgow, 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 coaches from Edinburgh to Glasgow are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Glasgow timetable.

megabus from Edinburgh to Glasgow

megabus

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 1h 10m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Last Coach 23:45
Daily Connections 71 Ø
Found on 05/12/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Glasgow

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 0h 54m
Earliest Coach 05:50
Last Coach 22:57
Daily Connections 142 Ø
Found on 05/12/2025

National Express from Edinburgh to Glasgow

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 1h 0m
Earliest Coach 08:10
Last Coach 20:35
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 04/12/2025
In total 3 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Edinburgh - Glasgow

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All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Glasgow

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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 Edinburgh to Glasgow? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Glasgow.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Glasgow bus

How much does a Edinburgh Glasgow coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Glasgow bus trip is available from £4 and takes 1h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £24. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Glasgow.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Glasgow route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Glasgow is offered by roughly 217 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Glasgow from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Glasgow is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 54m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £5. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

The earliest bus to Glasgow departs from Edinburgh at 00:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

The latest bus to Glasgow departs from Edinburgh at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Glasgow route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow can travel with FlixBus, megabus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Glasgow?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Glasgow 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, megabus and National Express.

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

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 bus for the Edinburgh Glasgow bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Glasgow 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 travelling 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 Edinburgh to Glasgow on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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