How to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 57m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 56 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Glasgow to Edinburgh: 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.
- 1Glasgow → Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ridebus
FlixBus·57m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Glasgow to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€234October 2026
€41Departures from Glasgow to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 62 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 62 | 00:10 | 23:35 |
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Glasgow to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride, about 57 min. In total it's roughly €9 over 57 min, direct, no transfers.
Glasgow to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 57m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?
About 56 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Glasgow to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Glasgow to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
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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