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Trip Overview

The average bus between Glasgow and Edinburgh takes 1h 21m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 21m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Glasgow to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Megabus UK operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh N St David St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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