The average bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Edinburgh takes 1h 55m and the fastest bus takes 1h 35m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA) station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Terminal Building station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Princes Street station.
Book your Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Edinburgh is 77.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 45m.
