Glasgow to Edinburgh bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 153 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Glasgow at 01:00h, arriving at Edinburgh at 02:14h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 01:14h the following day.
Departure station and country
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
47 mi
Average Trip Duration
01h 14min
Total Departures
153
Popular Operators
National Express, Megabus UK
Lowest Price
£7
Transportation Options
Coach, Train, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh:
The shortest travel distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh is 47 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of 00:57h.
The longest travel time on the route is 01:31h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Edinburgh earlier, there
are 3 overnight coaches from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
The overnight coaches depart between and 23:59 and arrive between 00:14 and 01:14
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Glasgow to Edinburgh route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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Other popular destinations from Glasgow
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Glasgow, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:
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