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Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Castle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Castle takes 1h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Castle. 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 18m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Castle bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow Central is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 11m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 17m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Castle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 47.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route every 20 minutes.

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