Bus from Springburn to Kirkintilloch
6 direct routes · 22–43 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 00:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkintilloch as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Springburn, 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 | ~36 min | 41 | Sat 39 · Sun 26 | 06:38 | 00:14 | Springburn Railway Station (opp) | Broadcroft Road (Before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 89 | First Greater Glasgow | ~25 min | 27 | Sat 25 · Sun 2 | 05:50 | 19:20 | Petershill Road (opp) | Catherine Street (before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 72 | Midland Bluebird | ~35 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:58 | 19:12 | Springburn Railway Station (opp) | Freeland Place (opp) | Bishopbriggs & Auchinloch |
| 88C | First Greater Glasgow | ~22 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 4 | 20:48 | 23:27 | Springburn Railway Station (opp) | 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 | ~34 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 2 | 19:53 | 19:53 | Springburn Railway Station (opp) | Broadcroft Road (Before) | Bishopbriggs |
| 72A | Midland Bluebird | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Springburn Railway Station (opp) | Freeland Place (opp) | Bishopbriggs & Auchinloch |
Times are for the first boarding point in Springburn 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 Springburn to Kirkintilloch?
6 routes run directly from Springburn to Kirkintilloch: 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, 41 times each weekday — board at Springburn Railway Station (opp) and get off at Broadcroft Road (Before), about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Springburn to Kirkintilloch?
Between 22 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 Springburn to Kirkintilloch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 00:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Springburn 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.