Scottish Citylink’s new 903 coach is due to connect Glasgow Airport with Edinburgh Haymarket from 24th October 2026. Here’s what travellers need to know before setting off.
Change at a glance
A new direct coach route between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh
WHAT IS CHANGING?
Citylink service 903 is planned to provide a direct coach between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Haymarket.
WHEN?
24th October 2026. This is the announced launch date.
WHERE?
Glasgow Airport, the SEC, Glasgow city centre and Baillieston, with alternate trips continuing to different destinations.
WHO IS AFFECTED?
People travelling between Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the communities served by the route.
HOW MUCH?
The announced single fare from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh city centre starts at £10.70. Check the booking page for your journey’s price.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Check the official Citylink timetable for your departure, fare and destination before travelling.
Important to know
The £2 fare cap applies to certain journeys within the SPT area. It does not mean the full journey from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh costs £2.
Coverage: Scotland, for this specific coach route. Information checked: 21st October 2026.
What is changing?
West Coast Motors will run the service for Scottish Citylink. Coaches will travel from Glasgow Airport through the SEC, Glasgow city centre and Baillieston. Alternate trips will extend either to Bathgate and Edinburgh, or to Uddingston and Blantyre.
Before this route, passengers travelling from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh could travel into Glasgow and change to a train or coach. The new service adds another option, depending on your destination, departure time and ticket price.
Where does the 903 coach stop?
The coach will travel between Glasgow Airport, the SEC, Glasgow city centre and Baillieston. From Baillieston, some trips will continue to Bathgate and Edinburgh, while others will go to Uddingston and Blantyre.
CITYLINK SERVICE 903
Route at a glance
The coach follows this route before continuing to different destinations. Check where your service goes before you board.
Glasgow Airport
↓
Renfrew / Yoker / Scotstoun
↓
SEC / Glasgow city centre
↓
Baillieston
Route splits here
TOWARDS EDINBURGH
Towards Edinburgh
These trips can stop at Bathgate, Harthill Services, Ingliston Park and Ride, and Edinburgh Haymarket. Check the timetable to see which stops your coach makes.
Check the timetable for your stops.
TOWARDS UDDINGSTON AND BLANTYRE
Towards Uddingston and Blantyre
Other trips go to Uddingston and Blantyre instead of continuing to Edinburgh.
Check the destination before you get on.
Important: not every coach stops at every place. Check the timetable before you travel.
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How much does the Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh coach cost?
Announced starting single fare
£10.70
Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh city centre
This is the advertised starting price, not a guarantee that every departure or ticket will cost £10.70. Check the booking page for your date and journey.
How the £2 cap works: Eligible journeys wholly within the SPT area cost no more than £2 for a single fare. If your journey extends beyond the SPT area, the cap applies to the eligible section within the area, while the normal fare applies to the remainder. The full Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh journey is not capped at £2.
If you need to travel beyond the route, check whether an additional connection and fare will be required.
How often will the 903 coach run?
Glasgow Airport says coaches will run as often as once an hour between the airport, the SEC, Glasgow city centre and Baillieston. Services to other destinations may run less often, so check the timetable for your stop.
Check the Citylink timetable for departure times and days of travel. Coaches do not necessarily leave every hour for every destination.
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What facilities are on board?
Glasgow Airport says four new coaches will be used on the service. They are expected to have the following facilities:
On-board facilities
Features announced for the new coach fleet
USB
Charging points
For compatible devices during your journey.
TABLE
Fold-down tables
A surface for small items while travelling.
LIGHT
Reading lights
Individual lighting for reading on board.
The announcement does not give a complete list of luggage allowances, accessibility arrangements or other onboard policies. Check directly with Citylink if you need confirmation of a specific facility before booking.
How do I check times and book?
Use the official Scottish Citylink route and timetable page to look for the 903 service and check ticket options.
Before you book
Three quick checks to help avoid choosing the wrong service.
1
Choose your journey
Enter your travel date and the stops you want to travel between.
2
Check the time and destination
Make sure the coach stops where you want to go and check how long the journey takes.
3
Confirm the fare and connections
Check the ticket price and whether you need another bus, train or other connection at either end.
Before booking, make sure your coach stops at the place you want to go.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh coach, fares and route.
When does the Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh coach start?
Scottish Citylink has announced that service 903 is due to start on 24th October 2026.
Is there a direct coach from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?
A new direct service, Citylink 903, is scheduled to launch on 24th October 2026. The announced Edinburgh stop is Haymarket.
How much is the coach from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?
The announced starting single fare is £10.70. Check Citylink’s booking page for the price of your chosen departure, as the advertised starting fare may not apply to every ticket.
Does every 903 coach go to Edinburgh?
No. After Baillieston, some trips continue to Bathgate and Edinburgh, while others go to Uddingston and Blantyre. Check the timetable before booking.
Does the £2 fare cap cover the whole journey to Edinburgh?
No. The £2 fare cap only applies to certain journeys within the SPT area. It does not cover the full trip from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh.
How often does the 903 run?
Coaches are expected to run as often as once an hour between Glasgow Airport, the SEC, Glasgow city centre and Baillieston. Check the timetable to see how often they serve your stop.
Where in Edinburgh does the coach stop?
The announced Edinburgh stop is Haymarket. Check Citylink’s timetable and journey details for the precise stop information for your departure.
How long does the coach journey take?
The announcement does not state a confirmed journey time for every departure. Check the journey planner or booking page for the scheduled time on your chosen date.
Can I check the latest timetable online?
Yes. Use the official Citylink route and timetable page for current departure and booking information.
More changes and updates that could help you plan your next journey.
Original announcements and guidance
Information checked on 21st October 2026. The sources below support the announced launch date, route, starting fare, service frequency and onboard facilities. Check Citylink directly for live timetable and ticket details before travelling.
Glasgow Airport: announcement of the new Citylink route
Published on 8th October 2026. Confirms the planned 24th October launch, route branches and stops, how often coaches are expected to run, starting single fare of £10.70 and announced coach facilities.
Read the Glasgow Airport announcement
Scottish Citylink: route, timetable and booking
The operator’s route page is the place to check available departures, stops and ticket prices for a specific journey.
Check the Citylink route and timetable
Service information, timetables and fares can change. Confirm details with Scottish Citylink before setting off. Check the latest details with Scottish Citylink before you travel.
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