Bus from Glasgow to Kilsyth
4 direct routes · 45–72 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 21:55 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 18:12, last bus 22:31.
Next buses to Kilsyth as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | First Greater Glasgow | ~46 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 2 | 05:46 | 19:15 | Caledonian University (At) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~63 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 19:01 | Caledonian University (At) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Bishopbriggs, Auchinloch, Kirkintilloch, Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 88C, 72A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88C | First Greater Glasgow | ~45 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 20:40 | 21:55 | Caledonian University (At) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~72 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Caledonian University (At) | Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp) | Bishopbriggs, Auchinloch, Kirkintilloch, Auchenreoch & Queenzieburn |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 89 bus, 72 bus or 72A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Kilsyth?
4 routes run directly from Glasgow to Kilsyth: the 89 (First Greater Glasgow), the 72 (Midland Bluebird), the 88C (First Greater Glasgow), the 72A (Midland Bluebird). The most frequent is the 89, 27 times each weekday — board at Caledonian University (At) and get off at Garrell Vale Community Centre (Opp), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Kilsyth?
Between 45 minutes on the 88C and 72 on the 72A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Auchenreoch, Queenzieburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Kilsyth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Kilsyth?
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.