Coach, tram and train, taxi or a private chauffeur: how long each takes, what it costs, and which suits you. Written by Constantine Chauffeurs, a Glasgow chauffeur service. Visiting from the US? We’re your Edinburgh car service and private driver, at a fixed price.
The options at a glance
| Option | Time to Glasgow | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|
| Citylink AIR coach | About 1 hour to Buchanan Bus Station | About £8–£15 | Budget, travelling light |
| Tram and train | About 1 hour 20 minutes | About £20–£25 | Rail fans, Queen Street area |
| Taxi from the Edinburgh Airport rank | About 1 hour | Metered, often £100 or more | No booking needed |
| Private chauffeur | About 1 hour, door to door | From £180, fixed | Luggage, families, business, late flights |
Fares are typical and change. Check the operators for today’s fares before you travel.
Citylink AIR coach
The Citylink AIR coach runs from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station in about an hour, up to every 20 minutes at busy times and through the night.
Tram and train
Take the tram from the airport into Edinburgh, then a ScotRail train to Glasgow Queen Street. It’s reliable but means changing with your luggage.
Edinburgh Airport taxi
Taxis at the Edinburgh Airport rank are metered, and a trip all the way to Glasgow is a long fare. Ask the driver for an estimate before you set off.
Private chauffeur
A pre-booked chauffeur takes you from arrivals straight to your door in Glasgow. With Constantine your flight is tracked, 60 minutes’ waiting is included from landing, and you meet your chauffeur at a confirmed pickup point. Glasgow from £180 in a Mercedes C-Class.
So which should you choose?
On your own with a small bag? The coach is hard to beat. With luggage, a group or a schedule to keep, a chauffeur saves the changes and the wait. See all Edinburgh Airport transfers and prices.
Common questions
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
By the Citylink AIR coach to Buchanan Bus Station, by tram and train via Edinburgh, by taxi, or by pre-booked private chauffeur.
How long does it take from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
About 1 hour by road or coach, and about 1 hour 20 minutes by tram and train.
How much is a chauffeur from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
From £180 in a Mercedes C-Class at a fixed price, with flight tracking and 60 minutes’ waiting included.
Is there a direct bus from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
Yes. The Citylink AIR coach runs direct to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station in about an hour.
