🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow

8 direct routes · about 71 min · first bus 00:15, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).

💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
900 Scottish Citylink ~71 min 47 00:15 23:45 Bus Station (Gate A-Stance 1)
UK090 FlixBus ~87 min 26 11:20 23:28 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)
591 National Express ~65 min 2 18:40 18:55 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)
UKN10 FlixBus ~80 min 1 06:35 06:35 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)
180 National Express ~70 min 1 08:10 08:10 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)
183 National Express ~75 min 1 17:20 17:20 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)
594 National Express ~80 min 1 21:25 21:25 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)
LV2 National Express ~75 min 1 16:00 16:00 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)

Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

8 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Glasgow: the 900 (Scottish Citylink), the UK090 (FlixBus), the 591 (National Express), the UKN10 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express), the 594 (National Express), the LV2 (National Express).

How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Around 71 minutes on the 900, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 900) leaves around 00:15 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

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