Festive Service Levels
Get ready for Christmas in Glasgow
It’s the most magical time of year - and we’re here to make festive travel simple. Whether you're heading to the shops, visiting loved ones, or catching seasonal events, here’s everything you need to know about your Christmas bus services.
Please note that we will aim to ensure our app displays the correct timetables, but ask that customers refer to this page in the first instance ahead of travel. We also ask customers to take extra care when travelling in cold or icy weather this festive season.
Our Christmas timetable at a glance
| DATE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 23rd December | Normal Monday-Friday timetables will operate. |
| Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) |
A Saturday timetable will operate on this date, with early finishes from approx 9pm. Please refer to the relevant Saturday timetable for your service. Service 202 will operate normal weekday timetables and a special timetable will be in place service 242 to Maxim Park. Service 398 will operate a Monday-Friday timetable. |
| Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day) | No services will operate. |
| Friday 26th December (Boxing Day) |
Sunday timetables will operate, please refer to the relevant Sunday timetable for your service. Night Buses N2, N18, N240, N267 will not operate. |
| Saturday 27th December |
Normal Saturday timetables will operate. Night Buses N2, N18, N240, N267 and X43 will operate. |
| Sunday 28th December |
Normal Sunday timetables will operate. X43 will operate. |
| Monday 29th December |
A Saturday timetable will operate on this date. Please refer to the relevant Saturday timetable for your service. Service 202 will operate normal weekday timetables and a special timetable will be in place service 242 to Maxim Park. Service 398 will operate a Monday-Friday timetable. |
| Tuesday 30th December |
A Saturday timetable will operate on this date. Please refer to the relevant Saturday timetable for your service. Service 202 will operate normal weekday timetables and a special timetable will be in place service 242 to Maxim Park. Service 398 will operate a Monday-Friday timetable. |
| Wednesday 31st December (New Year's Eve) |
A Saturday timetable will operate on this date, with early finishes from approx 9pm. Please refer to the relevant Saturday timetable for your service. Service 202 will operate normal weekday timetables and a special timetable will be in place service 242 to Maxim Park. Service 398 will operate a Monday-Friday timetable. |
| Thursday 1st January (New Year's Day) |
No services will operate on this date, apart from Glasgow Airport Express Service 500, which will operate a special timetable. |
| Friday 2nd January |
A Sunday timetable will operate on this date, please refer to the relevant Sunday timetable for your service. Night Buses N2, N18, N240, N267 will not operate. |
| Saturday 3rd January |
Normal Saturday timetables will operate. Night Buses N2, N18, N240, N267 and X43 will operate. |
| Sunday 4th January |
Normal Sunday timetables will operate. X43 will operate. |
| Monday 5th January | Normal Monday-Friday timetables resume. |
For more details, check out our timetable page.
How to reach us over Christmas
If you need help over the festive period, our friendly customer service team will be working different hours — please check in advance.
| DATE | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Mon 23 & Tue 24 Dec | Open as usual |
| Wed 25 Dec | Closed |
| Thu 26 Dec – Sat 28 Dec | Open – reduced service / limited support (live‑chat only) |
| Sun 29 Dec – Tue 31 Dec | Open 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed 1 Jan | Closed (except 500 service in operation) |
| From Thu 2 Jan | Open as usual |
We highly recommend downloading the First Bus App for the latest information or checking our service updates page.
Festive fun in Glasgow
Glasgow is packed with things to see and do this Christmas, so let us handle the driving. From Christmas markets to pantomimes and winter trails, here are some highlights.
Glasgow Winter Wonderland
Head to Glasgow Green and St Enoch Centre for lights, festive treats, bars, rides, and an outdoor ice rink.
IRN-BRU Carnival
The IRN-BRU carnival is back at the SEC with classic rides, arcade games and festive fun, all indoors.
Christmas Pantomime
Bring a touch of fairytale sparkle to your festive season with this year’s magical panto - The Little Mermaid.
Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort
Your ride to food stalls, gifts, and family fun that's perfect for browsing with a mulled drink in hand.
Plan your journey below or get tickets in advance on the First Bus App.
Night Bus - Services N2, N18, N240 & N267
Night bus services will only operate on the early mornings of 27th & 28th December and 3rd & 4th of January.
Please refer to the timetable in advance of travel. To view current timetables please click here.
X43 - Express to Glasgow Fort
The X43 will be operating on the 27th & 28th December and 3rd & 4th January 2026.
Glasgow Airport Express - Service 500
Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 will operate a special timetable on the 1st January 2026. Please click here for details.
For details on the last journeys for the Glasgow Airport Express on the 24th December and 31st January, please visit here.