Part of our Taxi transfers from Edinburgh Airport to popular destinations guide
Quick answer
Glasgow is about 45 miles from Edinburgh Airport. The direct Citylink AIR 900 coach takes about an hour to Buchanan Street and runs up to every 20 minutes in the daytime. By rail, take the tram to Edinburgh Park and change for Glasgow. A private transfer takes about an hour door to door: £98 per car with RTransfer.
Your options
| Option | Changes | Time | Drops you at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citylink AIR 900 coach | None | About 1 hour | Buchanan Street bus station |
| Citylink 902 coach | None | Longer, via Livingston | Glasgow |
| Tram + train via Edinburgh Park | 1 | Varies with connections | Glasgow city centre station |
| RTransfer private transfer | None | About 1 hour | Your door |
Citylink AIR 900 coach
Scottish Citylink's AIR 900 is the only direct public service. It leaves from Stop D outside the terminal and runs up to every 20 minutes from 8am to about 8pm, then less often, including an hourly overnight service. The trip takes about an hour to Buchanan Street bus station. Check Citylink's website for fares and the full timetable.
The Citylink 902 also runs hourly in the daytime between the airport and Glasgow, calling at Livingston on the way.
Tram and train
There is no railway station at the airport. Take the tram a few stops to Edinburgh Park, where trains run to Glasgow. Combined tram and train tickets are sold at the machines in the check-in hall. This works well if your Glasgow address is near a station, but it means a change with your luggage.
Private transfer
A private car is the simplest way for families, groups and business travellers, and for anyone arriving after the coaches thin out in the evening. The M8 run takes about an hour, straight to your home, hotel or office anywhere in Glasgow.
With RTransfer the price is fixed at £98 per car one way in a saloon, or £176.40 return booked together. Flight tracking, meet & greet and 60 minutes' free waiting are included. See our city to city transfers.
Coming the other way?
We also drive Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport for early departures, planning the pickup time around motorway traffic so you arrive in good time for check-in.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct bus from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
Yes. The Scottish Citylink AIR 900 runs from Stop D to Buchanan Street bus station in about an hour, up to every 20 minutes in the daytime.
How long does it take from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow by car?
About an hour, depending on traffic on the M8.
Can I get a train from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
Not directly. Take the tram to Edinburgh Park and change there for a train to Glasgow.
How much is a private transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
With RTransfer it is £98 per car one way in a saloon, or £176.40 for a return booked together.
Sources
Facts, fares and timetables checked 25 October 2026. They change, so check with the operator before you travel.