The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 55 buses that leave Edinburgh Airport for Glasgow every day 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest buses will take 49 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.
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Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow 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 3m. 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: 56 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h50 | 19:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 4h45 | 20:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 2h45 | 18:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 1h04 | 16:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:21 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 1h04 | 17:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:50 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h55 | 20:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 1h04 | 17:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 | 17:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h15 | 18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:26 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h59 | 18:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:01 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h55 | 18:56 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:31 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h54 | 19:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:49 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h54 | 19:43 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:19 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h52 | 20:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h51 | 20:36 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h51 | 21:06 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:37 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h56 | 21:33 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:43 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h50 | 21:33 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 | 20:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 21:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:07 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 22:02 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:13 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 22:02 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX594 | On time 21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 22:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:37 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 22:32 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:43 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 22:32 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:02 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 22:57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:08 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 22:57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:27 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h55 | 23:22 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:33 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h49 | 23:22 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:57 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0h54 | 23:51 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:03 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h48 | 23:51 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 06:17 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h53 | 07:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:47 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h53 | 07:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:05 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 4h10 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:10 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 2h45 | 09:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:10 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h45 | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 07:32 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h53 | 08:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX180 | On time 08:10 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 09:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:16 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 09:12 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:49 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 09:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:19 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 10:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h45 | 13:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:40 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 2h15 | 11:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 09:49 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 10:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:19 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:49 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 11:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:19 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 12:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 3h25 | 14:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 12:47 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:21 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 13:17 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 13:47 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 7h30 | 20:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:21 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 14:17 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 14:47 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:21 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 15:17 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:51 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 15:47 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:21 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0h56 | 16:17 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow
Buses from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:43, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 56 km distance in 48m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 48m |
First bus 07:43 |
Last bus 23:05 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd from Edinburgh Airport to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before 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.
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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