The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
62
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow 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 to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 62 buses that leave Glasgow for Edinburgh Airport every day 45 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 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 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 Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport 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 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 56 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport coaches for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 23:10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h49 | 23:59 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 06:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h52 | 06:57 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h57 | 07:02 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h01 | 07:31 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h56 | 07:26 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 07:57 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 07:52 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h15 | 12:30 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 08:22 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 08:27 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
NX183 | 07:20 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h20 | 08:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h02 | 08:52 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h07 | 08:57 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h15 | 12:30 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 09:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h00 | 09:35 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
NX591 | 09:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 10:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 10:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h15 | 12:30 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
NX183 | 10:30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:40 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 11:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h35 | 18:30 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h40 | 16:35 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h40 | 14:35 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 12:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h45 | 17:00 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 12:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 13:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h45 | 17:00 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 13:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 5h35 | 18:30 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h40 | 16:35 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 14:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 17:00 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 14:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 15:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h45 | 17:00 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 4h45 | 19:00 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 15:30 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h55 | 16:00 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h45 | 19:00 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 16:33 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 17:03 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 17:33 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 3h40 | 20:35 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 2h35 | 19:30 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 7h35 | 00:30 Ingliston, Park & Ride | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 18:03 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h58 | 18:33 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h54 | 18:59 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h54 | 19:29 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h54 | 19:59 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h54 | 20:29 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
NX180 | 19:55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 1h05 | 21:00 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h52 | 20:57 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h52 | 21:27 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h50 | 21:55 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h50 | 22:25 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h50 | 22:55 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station | 0h50 | 23:25 Newbridge, Glasgow Rd / Lochend Rd | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport
Buses from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 56 km distance in 57m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 57m |
First bus 05:05 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink from Glasgow to Edinburgh AirportYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport
- 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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