Bus from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow
8 direct routes · 28–55 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 23:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 07:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkintilloch, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkintilloch 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 Kirkintilloch to Glasgow?
8 routes run directly from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow: 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, 42 times each weekday — board at Freeland Place (after) and get off at Caledonian University (opp), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow?
Between 28 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 Kirkintilloch to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 23:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkintilloch to Glasgow?
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.