The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£4
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£7
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
57 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
1 h 2 m
Buses on 08 Oct
30
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 30 buses from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport, including 9 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 7 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.
FlixBus6:501h07Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:57Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:351h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station9:35Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:501h07Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:57Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:301h01Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:31Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:201h07Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:27Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:050h57Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:02Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:351h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station9:35Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:301h01Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:31Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
NX18019:551h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station21:00Edinburgh, Bus Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:501h07Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station7:57Ingliston, Park & Ride£41One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport
Buses from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 18:55. The fastest coach covers the 56 km distance in 57m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 57m |
First bus 5:05 |
Last bus 18:55 |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
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Live departures
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h07 | 8:27 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport.
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh AirportYou can travel by bus between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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