Part of our Choosing an Edinburgh Airport transfer guide
Quick answer
Glasgow Airport is about 56 miles from Edinburgh along the M8: around 1 hour 10 minutes by car in light traffic, or about 1 hour 25 minutes at weekday rush hours. RTransfer collects from Glasgow Airport as well as Edinburgh, with flight tracking, a driver in arrivals with your name and 60 minutes' free waiting, at one fixed price per car quoted before you book.
Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 55.8 miles (90 km), M8 |
| Time by car | About 1 hr 8 min; allow 1 hr 25 min at 7–9am and 4–6pm |
| Tolls | None on the M8 |
| RTransfer price | One fixed quote per car |
Why people fly into Glasgow for Edinburgh
Some routes and fares are only available into Glasgow, and many visitors tour both cities. Public transport means getting into Glasgow first and then on to Edinburgh, which is slow with luggage. A private car goes straight from arrivals to your Edinburgh hotel.
What you get with RTransfer
- A driver who tracks your flight and waits in arrivals with a name board.
- 60 minutes' free waiting after landing.
- Cars from saloons to 8-seat minibuses, free child seats.
- Card, PayPal or cash, and a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before pickup.
Going the other way?
Landing at Edinburgh and heading west? Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow is a fixed £98 in a saloon: see Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow. Other cities: city to city transfers.
Times are typical by car and longer at rush hour. RTransfer prices are per vehicle, not per person. Routes outside the city centre get one fixed quote before you book; the minimum fare is £48 in a saloon. Returns booked together save 10%.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?
About 1 hour 8 minutes in light traffic for about 56 miles on the M8; allow about 1 hour 25 minutes at weekday rush hours.
Do you pick up from Glasgow Airport?
Yes. RTransfer collects from Glasgow Airport as well as Edinburgh, with flight tracking, meet and greet and 60 minutes' free waiting.
Are there tolls between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh?
No. There are no tolls on the M8.
Sources
Facts, fares and timetables checked 29 October 2026. They change, so check with the operator before you travel.