How to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 53m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 56 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €9, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
56 km
Edinburgh to Glasgow: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → Ratho Station - Westbound StopbusLocal bus·45m
- 2Ratho Station - Westbound Stop → Glasgowbus
FlixBus·48m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Edinburgh to Glasgow
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€254Departures from Edinburgh to Glasgow
FlixBus runs 209 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:03 and the last at 23:58.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 209 | 00:03 | 23:58 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRatho Station - Westbound Stop-GlasgowBook →On this route you travel with Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow works
Start with a Local bus bus from Edinburgh to Ratho Station - Westbound Stop, about 45 min. Transfer in Ratho Station - Westbound Stop and continue by FlixBus bus on to Glasgow (48 min). In total it's roughly €16 over 1h 53m, 1 transfer.
Edinburgh to Glasgow: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
The most useful route takes about 1h 53m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Glasgow from Edinburgh?
About 56 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Glasgow cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Glasgow?
On this route you travel with Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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