We operate a convenient bus service from Edinburgh and Glasgow to the festival on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday and then back on Sunday and Monday.
We encourage as many people to use this as possible as we have limited car parking space on site and you will not be able to bring a car without an advance parking ticket. It gets you directly to the festival, is an ideal way to make some friends on the way, and also helps reduce our carbon footprint. Read on for information and to book.
The Kelburn Bus Ticketing System
- Book your ticket on Citizen Ticket
- Your ticket will be added to your Citizen Ticket Wallet
- You can also print your ticket if you want
The Kelburn Garden Party Bus
Advance Prices (ALL TICKET ARE ONE-WAY)
GLASGOW – £18.50 + Booking Fee (advance purchase price)
EDINBUGH – £23.50 + Booking Fee (advance purchase price)
Bus Prices are set in a manner which share out the total costs of coaches (which includes subsidising the less busy times), Prices are set in March when our operator Coast To Coast Travel give us the service cost.
The Late Night Service leaves Kelburn just after the event finishes at 03:30 Late Sunday Night/early Monday morning. Seats on these buses are more expensive as it’s the middle of the night. Last year Late night single tickets to Glasgow cost £33.50 and to Edinburgh cost £45 each. Please be nice to the driver!
Please note that you cannot buy tickets in person on the buses from Glasgow and Edinburgh but tickets may be available from Kelburn back to the cities. See below for more info.
BUS LUGGAGE: Pack light please – Do not bring slabs of booze on the bus.
BUS CLEAN UP CHARGE – IF YOU MAKE A MESS EXPECT TO BE CHARGED TO CLEAN IT UP.
Edinburgh to Kelburn Bus
Pickup Location is Regent Road (top of the Coach Stands), Edinburgh.
Journey time to Kelburn is around 2 hours
Look for the Coast to Coast branding on the bus!
| Wednesday 1st | 17:00 (crew only) | |
| Thursday 2nd | 09:30 (crew only) | 13:00 |
| Friday 3rd | 13:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday 4th | 11:00 |
Advance Price: £23.50 + Booking Fee
You must arrive at least 15 mins before departure time and be ready to board.
Glasgow to Kelburn Bus
Pickup location is Cathedral Street, Glasgow directly at the rear of Queen Street Train Station.
Journey time to Kelburn is around 1 hour.
Look for the Coast to Coast branding on the bus!
| Wednesday 1st | 18:00 (crew only) | |
| Thursday 2nd | 10:30 (crew only) | 14:00 |
| Friday 3rd | 14:00 | 19:00* |
| Saturday 4th | 12 (Noon)* |
Advance Price: £18.50 + booking Fee
* This bus might have left Edinburgh about an hour before, please be patient. You must arrive at least 15mins before departure time and be ready to board.
Kelburn to Glasgow & Edinburgh Bus
Pickup location is in front of Box Office. This bus might stop in both Glasgow and Edinburgh or go straight to either Glasgow or Edinburgh. Look for the member of staff to make sure you catch the right bus.
Remember all of us have partied hard (except the bus drivers) and we will not accept abusive behaviour, please be patient.
The bus drops off at Cathedral Street in Glasgow and Regent Road in Edinburgh.
| Sunday Evening | 21:00 |
| LATE BUS (Sunday Night/Monday Morning) | 03:30 |
| Monday | 14:00 |
Journey time to Glasgow is around 1 hour and Edinburgh is around 2 hours.
- You must arrive at least 30 mins before departure time and be ready to board.
You may be able to buy tickets in person for the Kelburn to Glasgow and Edinburgh buses. These are subject to availability and will cost a little more. You can pay in cash or by card from the box office – Last year we only had 20 tickets left, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment
If you have any problems at the festival – need to change your bus ticket or missed your bus, please speak to the box office as soon as you can.
