Bus from Newton Mearns to Glasgow
7 direct routes · 36–48 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 00:09 (weekdays); night service N4 runs 00:46–02:46.
Next buses to Glasgow as of 12:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newton Mearns, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | First Greater Glasgow | ~41 min | 31 | Sat 29 · Sun 29 | 05:58 | 00:09 | Ayr Road (before) | Midland Street (opp) | Giffnock & Merrylee |
| 4 | First Greater Glasgow | ~48 min | 28 | Sat 24 · Sun 18 | 06:14 | 22:40 | Ayr Road (before) | Argyle Street (before) | Clarkston, Stamperland & Netherlee |
| 4 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~38 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:20 | 19:47 | Newton Mearns Church (at) | Bath Street (before) | Giffnock & Merrylee |
| 29 | Stuart's Coaches | ~37 min | 8 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 08:52 | 15:52 | Ayr Road (before) | The Granary (at) | Deaconsbank, Thornliebank, Deaconsbank, Thornliebank, Orchard Park, Giffnock & 3 more |
| 395 | Shuttle Buses | ~18 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:59 | 17:29 | Ayr Road (after) | Whitacres Road (opp) | Rouken Glen & Thornliebank |
| 38A | First Greater Glasgow | ~36 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 4 | 20:58 | 23:14 | Ayr Road (before) | Midland Street (opp) | Rouken Glen, Woodfarm, Orchard Park, Giffnock & Merrylee |
| N4 | McGill's | ~24 min | 3 | weekends only | 00:46 | 02:46 | Treemain Road (opp) | Garnet Street (near) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newton Mearns 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 38 bus, 4 bus, 29 bus, 395 bus, 38A bus or N4 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newton Mearns to Glasgow?
7 routes run directly from Newton Mearns to Glasgow: the 38 (First Greater Glasgow), the 4 (First Greater Glasgow), the 4 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 29 (Stuart's Coaches), the 395 (Shuttle Buses), the 38A (First Greater Glasgow), the N4 (McGill's). The most frequent is the 38, 31 times each weekday — board at Ayr Road (before) and get off at Midland Street (opp), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newton Mearns to Glasgow?
Between 36 minutes on the 38A and 48 on the 4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Giffnock, Merrylee on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newton Mearns to Glasgow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 00:09 — and night service N4 runs 00:46–02:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newton Mearns 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.