- Recommended
Lillie Art Gallery and Milngavie Museum
Small local heritage museum in Milngavie Library. Displays trace the town's past and are useful for understanding the area's development.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 16 m
Buses on 19 Sept
4
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Milngavie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Milngavie will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 4 buses from Edinburgh to Milngavie, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Milngavie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 70 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Milngavie:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Milngavie costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Milngavie take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 23m by car) and save roughly £40 compared to fuel and tolls (£5 vs £45). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Milngavie coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 18:01 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h24 | 19:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:07 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h18 | 19:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:16 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h09 | 19:25 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:18 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h25 | 19:43 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h19 | 19:43 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h13 | 19:43 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:39 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h04 | 19:43 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:48 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h23 | 20:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h17 | 20:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h11 | 20:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:09 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h02 | 20:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:18 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h18 | 20:36 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h12 | 20:36 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:29 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h07 | 20:36 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:37 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h59 | 20:36 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:48 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h18 | 21:06 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:54 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h12 | 21:06 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:59 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h07 | 21:06 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:07 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h59 | 21:06 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h18 | 21:33 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h13 | 21:33 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h08 | 21:33 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:31 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h02 | 21:33 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h17 | 22:02 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:50 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h12 | 22:02 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:55 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h07 | 22:02 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:01 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h01 | 22:02 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h17 | 22:32 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:20 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h12 | 22:32 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h07 | 22:32 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX594 | 21:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h10 | 22:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:31 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h01 | 22:32 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h17 | 22:57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h12 | 22:57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:50 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h07 | 22:57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:56 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h01 | 22:57 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:05 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h17 | 23:22 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h12 | 23:22 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h07 | 23:22 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:21 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h01 | 23:22 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h16 | 23:51 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h11 | 23:51 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:45 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h06 | 23:51 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:51 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1h00 | 23:51 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:58 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h13 | 0:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:03 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h08 | 0:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:08 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h03 | 0:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:14 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h57 | 0:11 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:28 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1h13 | 0:41 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:33 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU) | 1h08 | 0:41 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:38 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 1h03 | 0:41 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:44 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 0h57 | 0:41 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 5:35 Edinburgh | 1h20 | 6:55 Milngavie | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Edinburgh to Milngavie run on average 143 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 130 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 70 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 70 km |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 143 |
Direct buses 130 |
Fastest bus 1h 1m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Discover the best of Milngavie — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milngavie trip today.
Small local heritage museum in Milngavie Library. Displays trace the town's past and are useful for understanding the area's development.
Roman frontier museum at the eastern end of the Antonine Wall. Exhibits explain life on the wall and the fort once based here.
University museum in Glasgow with major collections of art, archaeology and natural history. Well worth the short trip from Milngavie.
Large country park beside Milngavie with woods, lochs, trails and visitor facilities. Ideal for walking, family outings and easy access to heritage sites.
Town-centre obelisk marking the traditional start or finish of the West Highland Way. An essential photo stop for walkers visiting Milngavie.
Reservoir and woodland area on the edge of town, popular for gentle walks and birdlife. A peaceful local favourite close to the village centre.
Smoked haddock in creamy milk sauce, often with onions. A West of Scotland staple closely associated with Glasgow and nearby towns.
Minced beef and gravy topped with mashed potato, then baked. A comforting Scottish supper found in homes and local pubs.
Savoury offal pudding with oats, suet and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s best-known national dish.
Popular Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed dining room suitable for groups and families.
Stylish café and brunch spot serving coffee, bakes and light lunches. Good for a relaxed daytime stop in the town centre.
Traditional pub by Milngavie station serving Scottish favourites, pints and casual meals in a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Scotland: meals and coffee are fairly priced, but hotels nearby Glasgow can raise overall trip costs. Local rail and buses are usually reasonable.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Milngavie 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 Milngavie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Milngavie buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Milngavie bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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