How to travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow by bus, tram, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GlasgowEdinburgh Airport (EDI) if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration52min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated by

Scottish Citylink

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tram
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train
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Tram and Train

Take a tram to Haymarket then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glasgow.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Persevere Cabs

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car
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance64km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow by bus, tram, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 52min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 56km (35 miles)

It takes around 52min to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glasgow. instead which will take 43min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow. It typically takes around 52min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 52min.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 52min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Glasgow from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take a taxi which will take 43min and cost around £84 ($100).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 52min.

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow. The distance is around 64km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 52min and will usually cost around £11 ($13).

How do I get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Glasgow

Transport options from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
52min
£11($13)
every 30 mins65km (40 miles)
Tram and Train
1h 10m
£19($23)
every 20 mins83km (52 miles)
Taxi
43min
£84($100)
on demand64km (40 miles)
Drive
43min
£8($9)
on demand64km (40 miles)

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow