New Aberdeen to Glasgow Coach Starts 24th October

M6 Aberdeen to Glasgow Coach Starts 24th Oct 2026
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The new Aberdeen to Glasgow coach service from Scottish Citylink is due to launch on 24th October 2026. The M6 will also serve Falkirk, Edinburgh Airport and Perth Broxden Park & Ride. It also adds a direct coach option from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport, with reported fares for that journey starting at £17.60 single.

Change at a glance

A new Scottish Citylink coach route between Aberdeen and Glasgow

WHAT IS CHANGING?

Citylink service M6 will link Aberdeen and Glasgow, with stops including Perth, Edinburgh Airport and Falkirk.

WHEN?

24th October 2026. The announced launch date.

WHERE?

Aberdeen Union Square, Perth Broxden Park & Ride, Edinburgh Airport, Falkirk and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. Check the timetable for the full stops.

WHO IS AFFECTED?

People travelling between the cities and stops served by the M6, including passengers connecting with flights at Edinburgh Airport.

HOW MUCH?

Reported fares specifically between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airport start at £17.60 single or £35 return. Other journeys may cost more. Check the booking page for your date.

TIMETABLE & BOOKING

Check times, stops and fares on Citylink’s official M6 page.

Coverage: Scotland, for this specific coach service. Information checked: 21st October 2026.

What is changing?

Scottish Citylink is introducing the M6 coach service between Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Aberdeen Union Square Bus Station. It is scheduled to begin on 24th October 2026, serving Falkirk, Edinburgh Airport and Perth Broxden Park & Ride along the route.

The M6 is expected to run four return trips per day and is reported to be operated by McLean’s Coaches using 49-seat Yutong GT12 coaches.

Approximate journey times

Reported times are estimates. Your journey may take longer depending on the departure and stops served.

ABERDEEN TO EDINBURGH AIRPORT
About 2 hr 40 min
FALKIRK TO EDINBURGH AIRPORT
About 36 min

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Where does the M6 coach stop?

The M6 connects Glasgow and Aberdeen, with stops including Falkirk, Edinburgh Airport and Perth Broxden Park & Ride. Falkirk has several local boarding points, and the stop served can vary by departure. Check your exact boarding point and destination on the official Scottish Citylink M6 timetable before travelling.

CITYLINK SERVICE M6
Route at a glance

The M6 links the following main locations. This is a list of key stops, not a stop-by-stop route map. The exact stops for your journey are shown on Citylink’s timetable.

Glasgow
Buchanan Bus Station
Falkirk
Edinburgh Airport
Perth
Broxden Park & Ride
Aberdeen
Union Square

How often does the M6 Aberdeen to Glasgow coach run?

The M6 is scheduled to run four times a day in each direction. The times below show the reported direct journeys from Aberdeen Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport. The final service arrives the following day.

Aberdeen Union Square departure Edinburgh Airport arrival
3:30am 6:02am
10:35am 1:08pm
3:35pm 6:18pm
10:35pm 1:02am (next day)

These are reported times for the Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport journey, not a full timetable for every stop. Check the official Scottish Citylink M6 timetable and booking page for your travel date and direction before booking.

How much does the M6 coach cost?

Reported launch fares start at £17.60 for a single journey and £35 for a return journey between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airport. These are advertised starting prices, so check the fare for your chosen date when booking.

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Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport coach

At Edinburgh Airport, the M6 boards and drops off at Stance D. The four reported daily direct services connect the airport with Aberdeen, but departure times differ by direction. Check the M6 timetable before planning your connection.

What facilities are on board?

The service is reported to use 49-seat Yutong GT12 coaches. Reported onboard features include:

On-board facilities

Features reported for the new coaches

POWER
USB charging points
SEAT
Drop-down tables
LIGHTING
Reading lights
Taking luggage?

Published launch information says passengers can take one large suitcase or rucksack weighing no more than 20kg, plus one piece of hand luggage, at no extra charge. Additional items may cost £5 each and are subject to space. Check Citylink’s current luggage conditions when booking, as the operator’s rules apply.

Check the M6 timetable and book

Planning a journey on the new Aberdeen to Glasgow coach?

Use Scottish Citylink’s official M6 page to check the departure time, exact boarding and arrival stops, and fare for your travel date. Tickets can be booked in advance; buying on the day depends on availability.

View M6 timetable and book tickets →

Frequently asked questions

When does the new Aberdeen to Glasgow coach service start?

The new Scottish Citylink M6 service is scheduled to start on 24th October 2026.

How many M6 coaches run each day?

The service is reported to operate four times a day in each direction. Check the official timetable for the departure times and stops for your journey.

How much does the new Aberdeen to Glasgow coach cost?

Reported fares start at £17.60 single or £35 return between Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airport. These prices are for that specific journey, not necessarily the full trip between Aberdeen and Glasgow. Check Citylink for the fare on your chosen route and date.

Does the new coach stop at Edinburgh Airport?

Yes. The M6 serves Edinburgh Airport, with the airport stop reported at Stance D. Check your chosen departure before travelling.

Where does the M6 coach stop?

The route connects Aberdeen and Glasgow, with reported stops including Perth Broxden Park & Ride, Edinburgh Airport and Falkirk. Stops can vary by departure, so check the official timetable for your boarding point.

How much luggage can I take?

Published launch information states that passengers can take one large suitcase or rucksack weighing up to 20kg, plus one piece of hand luggage, at no extra charge. Additional luggage may cost extra and is subject to space. Check the operator’s current conditions before travelling.

Where can I book tickets for the new M6 coach?

You can check times, stops and fares and book through the official Scottish Citylink M6 timetable and booking page.


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Official information and sources

This section lists the sources used to check the launch date, route locations, reported departure times, advertised fares, airport stop and published luggage allowance. Check Citylink’s live timetable for your specific journey.

Last checked: 21st October 2026

The M6 service is scheduled to launch on 24th October 2026. Check the operator’s current timetable for the stops, times and fares for your chosen journey.

Sources used

Scottish Citylink M6 timetable

Check the M6 route, departure times, stops and fares for your journey.

Read the official timetable and booking information

Aberdeen Business News

Reports the service launch date, route and advertised service frequency.

Read the launch report

The Courier

Provides reporting on route stops and the published luggage allowance.

Read the route and luggage report

Bus service registration

Additional reference for the registered coach service.

View the service registration

Information checked on 21st October 2026.

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