🚌 Bus from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch
8 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 00:05, last bus 22:40 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | First Greater Glasgow | ~37 min | 41 | 00:05 | 22:40 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 37) |
| X85 | First Greater Glasgow | ~17 min | 28 | 06:21 | 22:16 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 35) |
| X87 | First Greater Glasgow | ~17 min | 27 | 07:56 | 22:55 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 35) |
| 89 | First Greater Glasgow | ~32 min | 27 | 05:45 | 19:14 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 38) |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~40 min | 12 | 07:45 | 19:00 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 39) |
| 88C | First Greater Glasgow | ~33 min | 1 | 23:19 | 23:19 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 37) |
| 88A | First Greater Glasgow | ~34 min | 1 | 19:44 | 19:44 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 37) |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~48 min | 1 | 07:36 | 07:36 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 39) |
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 Kirkintilloch?
8 routes run directly from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch: the 88 (First Greater Glasgow), the X85 (First Greater Glasgow), the X87 (First Greater Glasgow), the 89 (First Greater Glasgow), the 72 (Midland Bluebird), the 88C (First Greater Glasgow), the 88A (First Greater Glasgow), the 72A (Midland Bluebird).
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch?
Around 37 minutes on the 88, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 88) leaves around 00:05 and the last around 22:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch?
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.