Can I bring my pet on board the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh. The following conditions apply: FlixBus Small pets in carriers allowed guide dogs travel for free.

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from East Kilbride to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 21 Mar

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£7

Fastest journey

58 m

Average duration

58 m

Buses per day

166

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from East Kilbride to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from East Kilbride to Edinburgh will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.

Fast coaches

Of the 166 buses that leave East Kilbride for Edinburgh every day 147 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 58 m .

The slowest buses will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus

21:051h11

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

22:16Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)

£61One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

20:051h08

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

21:13Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)

£61One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

20:351h08

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

21:43Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)

£61One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

20:351h20

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

21:55Edinburgh, Bus Station

£61One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

19:351h16

Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

20:51Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)

£61One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for East Kilbride to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from East Kilbride to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 64 km

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Most popular Coach	Train
£5 Average Price Cheapest	£24 Average Price
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

East Kilbride to Edinburgh bus times

The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to Edinburgh coaches for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 21:11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	06:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h24	07:29 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h17	07:22 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	07:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	07:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h17	07:47 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	07:41 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	07:32 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h24	07:54 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	06:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	6h35	13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	06:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h24	08:14 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h17	08:07 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	08:01 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	07:52 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	08:31 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	08:22 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h17	08:37 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h24	08:44 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	0 changesdirect
NX183	07:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h10	08:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h20	08:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	07:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h35	13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	07:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	08:52 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h17	09:07 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	09:01 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h24	09:14 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h20	09:55 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h14	09:49 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h28	10:03 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h05	09:40 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	10:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	10:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	10:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	10:32 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	09:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h05	13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
NX591	09:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h10	10:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	10:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	10:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	11:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	10:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	11:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	11:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	11:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	11:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h05	13:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
NX183	10:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h10	11:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	12:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	11:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	11:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	11:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	12:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	12:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	12:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	12:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	11:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h50	17:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	11:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h50	15:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	11:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	7h45	18:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	6h10	17:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	11:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	12:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	13:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	12:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	12:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	13:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	13:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	13:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	13:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h10	17:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	12:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	13:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	13:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	14:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	13:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	14:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	13:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h50	18:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	13:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h55	17:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	13:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	14:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	14:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	14:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	13:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h10	17:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	13:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	14:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	14:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	14:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	15:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	15:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	15:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	15:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	15:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	14:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	5h10	19:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	14:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h10	17:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	14:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	15:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	16:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	15:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	14:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	15:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	16:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	16:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	16:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	16:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	15:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h10	19:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	15:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	16:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	17:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	16:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	16:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	17:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	17:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	17:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	17:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	16:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	3h00	19:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	16:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	17:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	17:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	17:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	16:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	18:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	16:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	4h10	21:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	16:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	8h05	00:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	16:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	6h40	23:30 Edinburgh, Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	17:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	18:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	18:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	18:32 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	18:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	18:48 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h27	19:02 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	18:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h19	18:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h18	19:23 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	19:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h26	19:31 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h04	19:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h16	19:51 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	19:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h24	19:59 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	19:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	20:16 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h23	20:28 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	20:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h16	20:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h20	20:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h16	20:51 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h02	20:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h23	20:58 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	20:46 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
NX180	On time 19:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h05	21:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h08	21:13 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h00	21:05 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h20	21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	21:18 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h08	21:43 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h20	21:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h13	21:48 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h00	21:35 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h11	22:16 Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	0h58	22:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h18	22:23 Edinburgh, Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1h06	22:11 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)	0 changesdirect
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Megabus as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from East Kilbride to Edinburgh.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from East Kilbride to Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Buses from East Kilbride to Edinburgh run on average 80 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 62 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 1h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

64 km

Average bus duration

1h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

1h 10m

First bus

05:50

Last bus

23:10

Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from East Kilbride to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between East Kilbride to Edinburgh with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About

FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 10m

Cheapest Price

£5

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Additional luggage

Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Bikes

Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Learn more about FlixBus

Megabus

About

Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

59m

Cheapest Price

£6

Megabus frequency

112 a day

Luggage included

One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).

Additional luggage

Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.

Cancellation Policy

Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.

Refund

If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.

Pregnant on board

Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.

Unaccompagned minor

Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.

Seat reservation

Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: East Kilbride to Edinburgh coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride to Edinburgh by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap coach tickets from East Kilbride to Edinburgh can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for East Kilbride to Edinburgh is £5; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh is 1h 10m to travel the 64 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh leaves at 5:50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh leaves at 23:10.

Yes, there are 62 direct coaches a day from East Kilbride to Edinburgh with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh, you can count on Megabus, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between East Kilbride and Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from East Kilbride , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station . When arriving in Edinburgh , you can end your route in coach stations like Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB), Edinburgh, Drum Brae South, Edinburgh, St Andrew's House, Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF), Ingliston, Park & Ride.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.

A day trip to Edinburgh from East Kilbride is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between East Kilbride and Edinburgh including taking a coach and train.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh for coach company Megabus, FlixBus.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh:

Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from East Kilbride to Edinburgh depends on the coach companies:

Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.

Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from East Kilbride to Edinburgh:

Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from East Kilbride to Edinburgh:

Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh. The following conditions apply:

FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.

You can reserve your seat on the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh with the following coach company: Megabus, FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh with the following coach company: Megabus, FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from East Kilbride to Edinburgh with the following coach company: Megabus, FlixBus.

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Important Stations and Airports in East Kilbride and Edinburgh

East Kilbride

Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Bus Station Wifi

Amenities at bus station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Ticket Office

information

Address

Elder Street, Edinburgh EH1 3DX, United Kingdom

Ticket Office Hours

06:00-23:00

Car connection

Elder Street

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi

Dining

Café at the Station (in the station)
Sandwich Shop (in the station).

Taxis

Available outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps

Available in the station.

Public transport options for Edinburgh, Bus Station

Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station

Edinburgh, St Andrew's House Accessibility

Amenities at bus station

Accessibility

information

Address

Edinburgh EH7 5BN, UK

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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