How to get from Glasgow to Bonnyrigg
4 ways, 72 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 1h 7m | £11–178 estimated |
| Train | 1h 8m | £42–85 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 1h 30m | £7–10 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 30m | £115–160 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 10:001h 59m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£11–41
- 08:04 → 10:001h 56m · 2 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 500£11–41
- 08:10 → 09:171h 7m · directEmber E20£121–178
- 08:13 → 09:211h 8m · directScotRail ScotRail£42–85
- 08:14 → 09:241h 10m · directScottish Citylink 900£104–154
- 08:16 → 10:172h 1m · 1 changeScotRail ScotRail£11–41
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Bonnyrigg?
- The fastest way is by bus: about 1h 7m door to door. The straight-line distance is 72 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Glasgow to Bonnyrigg?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £7. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Glasgow to Bonnyrigg?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 1h 8m. Fares run £42–85 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Glasgow to Bonnyrigg?
- Buses take about 1h 7m and cost £11–178 depending on operator and seat type. 7 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Bonnyrigg from Glasgow by road?
- About 81 km, roughly 1h 30m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £7–10; tolls and parking are extra.