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.
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.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
Scottish Citylink
+ 1 othersTake a tram to Haymarket then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.
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Take a taxi to Glasgow.
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+ 22 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 52min | £11($13) | every 30 mins | 65km (40 miles) |
Tram and Train | 1h 10m | £19($23) | every 20 mins | 83km (52 miles) |
Taxi | 43min | £84($100) | on demand | 64km (40 miles) |
Drive | 43min | £8($9) | on demand | 64km (40 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Edinburgh Trams
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.