Bus from Falkirk to Glasgow
3 direct routes · 75–110 min · first bus 05:29, last bus 21:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 05:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Falkirk, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X37 | Midland Bluebird | ~75 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 12 | 05:29 | 21:06 | Municipal Buildings (opp) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 43) | Bonnybridge, Castlecary, Cumbernauld & Mollinsburn |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~106 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 05:49 | 16:51 | Municipal Buildings (opp) | Caledonian University (opp) | Bonnybridge, Kelvinhead, Banton, Kelvinhead, Kilsyth, Queenzieburn & 4 more |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~110 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 13:51 | 13:51 | Municipal Buildings (opp) | Caledonian University (opp) | Bonnybridge, Kelvinhead, Banton, Kelvinhead, Kilsyth, Queenzieburn & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Falkirk on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X37 bus, 72 bus or 72A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falkirk to Glasgow?
3 routes run directly from Falkirk to Glasgow: the X37 (Midland Bluebird), the 72 (Midland Bluebird), the 72A (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the X37, 15 times each weekday — board at Municipal Buildings (opp) and get off at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 43), about 75 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falkirk to Glasgow?
Between 75 minutes on the X37 and 110 on the 72A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bonnybridge, Castlecary, Cumbernauld, Mollinsburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Falkirk to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:29 and the last around 21:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falkirk 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.