Bus from Glasgow to Renfrew
11 direct routes · 21–65 min · first bus 05:03, last bus 23:26 (weekdays); night service N26 runs 00:01–03:01.
Next buses to Renfrew as of 06:20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | McGill's | ~65 min | 55 | Sat 47 · Sun 31 | 06:45 | 23:10 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) | Wright Street (opp) | Braehead Shopping Centre |
| 23 | McGill's | ~43 min | 37 | Sat 40 · Sun 40 | 07:11 | 23:26 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) | Dean Park Road (before) | Braehead Shopping Centre |
| 77 | First Greater Glasgow | ~62 min | 32 | Sat 30 · Sun 21 | 05:03 | 21:33 | West Nile Street (after) | Wright Street (opp) | Braehead Shopping Centre |
| X23 | McGill's | ~21 min | 31 | Sat 24 · no Sunday buses | 06:50 | 20:19 | West Campbell Street (before) | Dean Park Road (before) | — |
| 9A | First Greater Glasgow | ~41 min | 30 | Sat 28 · Sun 24 | 07:44 | 20:56 | Central Station (southbound stop 2) | Seaforth Road (At) | — |
| 22 | Colchri Coaches | ~21 min | 23 | weekdays only | 06:51 | 17:58 | Swimming Pool (Opp) | Seaforth Road (At) | — |
| 21 | McGill's | ~16 min | 17 | Sat 18 · no Sunday buses | 08:27 | 18:00 | Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 1) | Dean Park Road (before) | Braehead Shopping Centre |
| 24 | McGill's | ~13 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:52 | 20:07 | Queen Elizabeth Hospitals (Stop 1) | Soar at Intu Braehead (opp) | Braehead Shopping Centre |
| 23A | McGill's | ~42 min | 5 | weekdays only | 06:06 | 07:45 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) | Dean Park Road (before) | Braehead Shopping Centre |
| N26 | McGill's | ~41 min | 4 | weekends only | 00:01 | 03:01 | Dalhousie Street (Before) | Wright Street (opp) | Braehead Shopping Centre |
| X21 | McGill's | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:33 | 17:33 | Pavillion Theatre (Opp) | Dean Park Road (before) | — |
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 26 bus, 23 bus, 77 bus, 9A bus, 22 bus, 21 bus, 24 bus or 23A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Glasgow to Renfrew?
11 routes run directly from Glasgow to Renfrew: the 26 (McGill's), the 23 (McGill's), the 77 (First Greater Glasgow), the X23 (McGill's), the 9A (First Greater Glasgow), the 22 (Colchri Coaches), the 21 (McGill's), the 24 (McGill's), the 23A (McGill's), the N26 (McGill's), the X21 (McGill's). The most frequent is the 26, 55 times each weekday — board at Pavillion Theatre (Opp) and get off at Wright Street (opp), about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Renfrew?
Between 21 minutes on the X23 and 65 on the 26, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Braehead Shopping Centre on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Renfrew?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:03 and the last around 23:26 — and night service N26 runs 00:01–03:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Renfrew?
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.