Bus from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch
8 direct routes · 25–55 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 00:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkintilloch as of 06:25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | First Greater Glasgow | ~47 min | 41 | Sat 39 · Sun 26 | 06:31 | 00:06 | Caledonian University (At) | Broadcroft Road (Before) | Bishopbriggs |
| X85 | First Greater Glasgow | ~25 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 06:17 | 22:16 | Thomas Graham Building (opp) | West High Street (before) | Auchinloch |
| X87 | First Greater Glasgow | ~26 min | 27 | Sat 26 · Sun 15 | 07:56 | 22:55 | Thomas Graham Building (opp) | West High Street (before) | Auchinloch |
| 89 | First Greater Glasgow | ~31 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 2 | 05:46 | 19:15 | Caledonian University (At) | Catherine Street (before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~47 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 19:01 | Caledonian University (At) | Freeland Place (opp) | Bishopbriggs & Auchinloch |
| 88C | First Greater Glasgow | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 4 | 20:40 | 23:20 | Caledonian University (At) | Fire Station (opp) | Bishopbriggs |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 88A, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88A | First Greater Glasgow | ~42 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 19:45 | 19:45 | Caledonian University (At) | Broadcroft Road (Before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~55 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 07:37 | 07:37 | Caledonian University (At) | Freeland Place (opp) | Bishopbriggs & Auchinloch |
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 88 bus, X85 bus, X87 bus, 89 bus, 72 bus, 88A bus or 72A bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 88, 41 times each weekday — board at Caledonian University (At) and get off at Broadcroft Road (Before), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch?
Between 25 minutes on the X85 and 55 on the 72A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bishopbriggs on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Kirkintilloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 00:06. Check the route timetables 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.