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Today15 Jul
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 16 July at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 16 July at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Newhouse Hotel Stop
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Edinburgh Airport
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 July at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 July at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Buchanan Bus Station
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: MegabusMegabus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 July at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: 16 July at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Average priceUS$7 - US$45Average duration1h 17m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average priceUS$19 - US$48Average duration1h 11m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$5 - US$11Average duration1h
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just US$5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1hAverage duration
US$5Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Glasgow to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$10
Average bus trip duration1h 17m
Number of daily buses432
Earliest bus departure00:00
Distance30 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Glasgow to Edinburgh Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Edinburgh

  1. What's the distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh by coach?

    The journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh by coach covers an approximate distance of 42 miles (67 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Glasgow to Edinburgh without a car?

    You can reach Edinburgh from Glasgow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/07
US$5
14/07
US$5
Today
US$5
16/07
US$5
17/07
US$5
18/07
US$5
19/07
US$5
20/07
US$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh was searched and found on 15 Jul 2025 with a price of US$5

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 US$5 to US$33 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 US$5, which is on 2025-07-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Glasgow to Edinburgh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Glasgow to Edinburgh will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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