The average bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Royal Mile takes 2h 14m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Royal Mile. 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 Royal Mile. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Royal Mile at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Cathedral Street and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 19m • 2 changes


2h 36m • 2 changes


2h 32m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Royal Mile. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA) station and arriving at Royal Mile station via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Royal Mile bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Royal Mile bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
Book your Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Royal Mile bus tickets online with First Greater Glasgow, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and Lothian.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Royal Mile is 78.3 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 1h 20m.