A Citylink bus in Glencoe
Citylink
Bus & coach travel in Scotland
You can take the coach or bus between all of Scotland's major towns and cities.
Travelling by coach & bus in Scotland
Local bus services
Several main operators and a few independent companies run local bus services across Scotland, connecting cities, towns and villages. Among them are First Bus, Stagecoach, Lothian Buses, Borders Buses or Midland Bluebird.
For information on planning your journey, timetables and other relevant information, use Traveline Scotland.
Long-distance coach operators
Several operators provide inter-city and longer distance coach services around Scotland. Depending on the route, you can travel with:
Check the operator's website for the latest journey times, timetables and fares. You can buy tickets in advance online, by phone, in stations and often on board. Booking in advance is recommended for popular routes and during busy travel periods.
Tickets, passes and offers
Are you planning several journeys by coach? You could save money with multi-journey tickets, travel passes and discounted fares.
- Citylink Explorer Pass - enjoy unlimited travel on all Citylink services, including the AIR service between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport.
- Citylink £2 bus fare cap - enjoy a single fare capped at £2 on eligible journeys. This may apply to all or part of your journey, depending on where you’re travelling.
- Stagecoach Megarider - get unlimited travel within a particular area.
- National Express offers - discover great ways to save on coach travel, attractions, and more during your trip.
- Megabus - Children aged between 4 and 14 get enjoy a 10% discount off most journeys. Students also get a 10% discount with a valid student card.
Bus passing Marischal College in Aberdeen
© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam
City sightseeing
Enjoy a sightseeing bus tour and discover famous attractions and landmarks from the comfort of your own seat. Many of Scotland's cities have hop-on, hop off buses, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace, often with commentary available in several languages.
Some tickets are valid for more than one day, so you can take your time exploring and hop on and off along the way. You'll also find themed tours inspired by local history, royal connections and ghost stories.
Coach and minibus tours
If you prefer to have your transport and itinerary taken care of, a coach or minibus tour is a great way to explore more of Scotland. You can choose from day trips, private tours and longer journeys to more remote parts of the country.
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A City Sightseeing Bus in the Grassmarket