Bus from Kirkintilloch to Springburn
6 direct routes · 23–43 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 23:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Springburn as of 12:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkintilloch, 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 | ~35 min | 42 | Sat 40 · Sun 27 | 05:42 | 23:24 | Freeland Place (after) | Springburn Railway Station (before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 89 | First Greater Glasgow | ~31 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 4 | 06:45 | 20:15 | Rochdale Place (after) | Petershill Road (after) | Bishopbriggs |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~38 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:39 | 17:48 | Freeland Place (after) | Springburn Railway Station (before) | Auchinloch & Bishopbriggs |
| 88C | First Greater Glasgow | ~23 min | 4 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 05:10 | 22:01 | Rochdale Place (after) | Springburn Railway Station (before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 88A | First Greater Glasgow | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 18:51 | 21:08 | Freeland Place (after) | Springburn Railway Station (before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:46 | 14:46 | Freeland Place (after) | Springburn Railway Station (before) | Auchinloch & Bishopbriggs |
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, 89 bus, 72 bus, 88A bus or 72A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kirkintilloch to Springburn?
6 routes run directly from Kirkintilloch to Springburn: the 88 (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 Springburn Railway Station (before), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkintilloch to Springburn?
Between 23 minutes on the 88C and 43 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 Springburn?
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 Springburn?
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.