🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh
10 direct routes · about 69 min · first bus 01:00, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | Scottish Citylink | ~69 min | 78 | 01:00 | 23:59 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 49) |
| UK090 | FlixBus | ~64 min | 37 | 04:25 | 23:10 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) |
| UK010 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 2 | 07:25 | 07:35 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) |
| 591 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | 09:15 | 09:15 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53) |
| UKN13 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | 21:50 | 21:50 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) |
| UKXN10 | FlixBus | ~85 min | 1 | 21:15 | 21:15 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) |
| 180 | National Express | ~75 min | 1 | 19:55 | 19:55 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 55) |
| 183 | National Express | ~75 min | 1 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 53) |
| 594 | National Express | ~70 min | 1 | 06:10 | 06:10 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) |
| LV2 | National Express | ~75 min | 1 | 06:45 | 06:45 | Buchanan Bus Station (stances) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh?
10 routes run directly from Glasgow to Edinburgh: the 900 (Scottish Citylink), the UK090 (FlixBus), the UK010 (FlixBus), the 591 (National Express), the UKN13 (FlixBus), the UKXN10 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express), the 594 (National Express), the LV2 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
Around 69 minutes on the 900, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 900) leaves around 01:00 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
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.