More cities in one trip from Glasgow
Glasgow (United Kingdom) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 51 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Edinburgh, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Aberdeen; the quickest to reach is Edinburgh, about 1 h 5 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 9 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 51 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Glasgow
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh · United Kingdom | 67 km | 1 h 5 min | Bus |
| Newcastle-Upon-Tyne · United Kingdom | 193 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Aberdeen · United Kingdom | 195 km | 3 h 5 min | Bus |
| Dundee · United Kingdom | 103 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Middlesbrough · United Kingdom | 239 km | 5 h 25 min | Bus |
| Inverness · United Kingdom | 179 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Preston · United Kingdom | 254 km | 3 h 50 min | Bus |
| Pitlochry · United Kingdom | 99 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Glasgow
Land in Glasgow, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Glasgow → Edinburgh → Dundee → Glasgow
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Glasgow, 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Dundee
- About 4 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Glasgow → Edinburgh | 1 h 5 min |
| Edinburgh → Dundee | 1 h 45 min |
| Dundee → Glasgow | 1 h 45 min |
Glasgow → Edinburgh → Newcastle-Upon-Tyne → Glasgow
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Glasgow, 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- About 7 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Glasgow → Edinburgh | 1 h 5 min |
| Edinburgh → Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | 2 h 25 min |
| Newcastle-Upon-Tyne → Glasgow | 4 h 5 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in GlasgowFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in GlasgowEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Glasgow
Airports with direct flights to Glasgow, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 5
BelfastBirminghamBristolLondonSouthampton
Egitto 2
Belgium 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Germany 1
Ireland 1
Jersey 1
Saint Helier
Malta 1
Netherlands 1
Switzerland 1
Tunisia 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Glasgow?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Edinburgh, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Aberdeen, Dundee, Middlesbrough, Inverness, Preston and Pitlochry. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
About 1 h 5 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 67 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Glasgow?
For Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Glasgow, 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Dundee), with about 4 h 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Glasgow?
From 51 airports in 21 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Glasgow is cheap.