McGill's Buses Reviews 

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TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Evaluating 50 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers frequently encountered unreliable service, with buses often late, not arriving, or departing ahead of schedule, making journeys difficult to plan. Many also reported rude, unhelpful, or aggressive drivers who sometimes drove past stops or closed doors on waiting passengers. Additionally, concerns were raised about driving practices. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the staff, highlighting drivers who were polite, helpful, and personable. Some also found certain services to be frequent and on time, with coaches noted for being clean and spacious.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Overall I rate McGill’s 3 stars as there are many polite bus drivers & the x23 service I usually use is on time besides being too early on a few occasions. However I have a complaint about one... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Such a disgusting service. Some time they departed before 10 min and left how can pelople manage their time table and transport. Today’s incident driver close door in front of my face why they behave... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

While the 54 normally runs two busses, service is frequently cut down to one bus without any announcement. This leads to every other service simply not appearing without being as marked as cancelled,... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dangerous and rude driver. I was on the Glasgow Airport bus and the driver drove at speed over speed bumps on the way into the airport throwing customers including a child off their seats. When he w... See more


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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Clyde flyer 901 13 22 st Vincent st Asked if it went to Breahead driver said next one mate Bus was half empty it does go to Breahead he had attitude.
On a previous occasion at 9pm at night a different driver missed out the Breahead stop and went on to port Glasgow.

31 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had absolutely horrible experience…

I had absolutely horrible experience today special roads are shot because halloween and buses go through canal street not stopping in following 4 buses stops guy bus driver never respond to even people was saying to stop it and me as well he stop on the last top on the piazza but could drop me and people in the middle of the canal street it's a 3 bus stops up there time was 1pm bus number inside J5071 I know people have personal problem but if you not want to speak to people or even respond you should be a bys driver

23 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

19th century public transport

This is a fkn joke not a public transport. Timetables does not work, always late or not coming at all, 2 miles journey takes 2 hours, dirty, stinky busses, rude drivers. Totall crap. That’s a fkn 3rd world country with the 19th century publik transport run by imbeciles.

8 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor reliability and no communication

Twice in a few days the No 10 hadn't turned up. Phone the office who know nothing about this and give the same excuse about the bus had just broken down.
Never know so many broken down buses!!

Will be using a different bus company from now on.

24 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

38 drove past me with my hand up

I was standing with my hand up to get on the 38 on paisley road west. He started signalling as if he was going to stop at the bus stop then just drove straight past it while making eye contact with me. I will never be getting over this i am engraged and disappointed by mcgills busses. Do better.

17 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Arogant driver!

Went home on the bus at 14.05 from Blendfield to Stirling .As soon I step on bus i ask for tickets!Driver didn't even say haloo back to me! He was angry hitting ticket machine! I gave him exact amount of cash in hand He replied what piece of shite! Sitting there arrogantly .I ask him If he is alright he said arogantly not I am not!!! A other time to work ! Driver was driven mad!.I stood up and ask him to slow down! Using these services now for two years .Not all of them are like this but this is so unpleasant and irresponsible driving! Most of to.e young drivers and older too! Also is the miracle to get through customer services! They don't answer the phone! They don't reply for mails! Left couple of people's on the bus stop! Also beeping for every one they don't like! This is horrible ondrly no nice service! In my two years I had to travel by bus ! But is very unpleasant when someone behaving to you like this!

4 September 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bus 26

The driver on bus 26 Glasgow towards Braehead was lacking professionalism with his abrupt responses and lack of patience on Sunday the 31st of August around 4 PM. We all have bad days, I hope for his future business prospects they are few. Having patience is real strength.

31 August 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Put On Public Bus Transport Instead Of Coach

I purchased a round trip ride from the cruise port in Greenock to Glasgow. I boarded the McGill bus along with 6 to 8 other cruise passengers. We were then driven around the corner, told to get out and were put onto a public transport bus to Glasgow. A employee from McGills coordinated this transfer said "they don't like to run buses that aren't full". She gave no additional instructions to us about where to get off or return. As it was public transport, the bus stopped several times while enroute to pick up additional local riders, it was not the direct ride I had paid for. I had no idea where to get off, but upon arriving to the central area of Glascow, near George Square, the public bus driver said to get off at the next stop and I did. When it was time to return, I went back to where I was left off and found out it was not the correct location. At this point, I did consult the McGills brochure and read that the bus picks up at the Buchanan Bus Station and walked over there. While waiting for the bus, I spoke to the employees of McGills, I suggested that if public transport is used, it would be helpful if the person that assists would tell people where to get off and back on again. The employees were so rude! "Do you expect us to talk to 4000 people? You were given a brochure, read it!" I said, this was an exception, we were put on public transport, unfortunately, not a one of the 4 employees was kind or receptive. Secondly, I surely didn't pay to be put on public transport. I'm sure if I had paid the local bus directly, it would have significantly less expensive. Not a good experience, not recommended!

30 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Fantastic service from the Driver of the 61 bus at 6.30pm on Sunday to Foxbar. He made contact with every passenger, to make their journey considerate and pleasurable. A real credit to your company.

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24 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I travelled on McGill's coaches

First time I travelled on McGill's coaches to Largs,I found their coaches very clean and spacious,drivers to and from my destination were polite and curtious. A wee lesson to the other coach companies whose drivers don't even acknowledge you boarding their vehicle and show some distain if you take too long boarding.

22 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst service

Driver was so unhelpful and didn't even stop at the bus stop where several people were waiting. It was 1 minute early so I ran when I was a few yards away but when I complained that he didn't stop, he said that I wasn't at the bus stop even though he must have seen me a couple of yards away by the time he got there and forced me to run to the next stop. This was the 2.35 bus to Kingswells.

22 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Oh no not again

Oh no not again! The ghost service 395 fails to show YET AGAIN! Do the people running McGills actually realise how inadequate this service can be? Let down so often I’m actually surprised that I feel let down!

9 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing bus driver experience with Ross

We have had a fantastic experience with McGill midland blue buses. Our driver on the 51 bus, Ross, went above and beyond to help us with a complication in our journey. He was extremely professional, accommodating, and ultimately very kind and helpful. Thank you so much Ross, you truly saved us!
- From two girls on the bus

8 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience Aberdeen direct to Edinburgh Airport.

Did a return journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport and was very impressed with the service provided. The buses were on time, clean and comfortable and the drivers polite and helpful. A great stress free start and end to our holiday. I would recommend this service and will use it the next time I fly from Edinburgh.

22 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would you take Aberdeen to Edinburgh Flybus?

First time trying McGills going from Aberdeen to Edinburgh - I can't believe what we have been missing all this time. £2 to go and return to Edinburgh Airport! Whole experience from initial booking to journey absolutely amazing. Bus was there before due pick up - drivers so friendly and polite - you don't even have to lift your suitcases - all done for you. Buses are so clean, comfortable and smooth, charging point for your phones. Bus lane use means not as much queues as we normally have going by car. This company really impressed me with their friendliness attention to detail and impeccable organisation. I will seriously never take my car that journey again - I will do this stress free journey! It was even a quicker journey due to the fact they can use bus lanes -, we were there direct apart from wee stop for 5 minutes in Dundee. A caring organisation we don't have much of nowadays.

15 June 2025
Unprompted review

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