In addition to being Scotland’s largest charter hub, Glasgow Airport serves more Scottish destinations than any other airport and is a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure.
Glasgow Airport is located around 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre and is the only airport in Scotland with direct motorway access. The airport is well served by public transport for access to Glasgow city centre and further across Scotland.
Glasgow Airport Express service 500
Taxi
Glasgow Taxis: +44 (0)141 429 7070
GlasGOCabs: +44 (0) 141 332 5050
+44 (0) 141 774 3000
The taxi rank is outside the arrival terminal, and with over 180 taxis waiting for passengers, there is no need to prebook one.
Glasgow Airport is located around 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre and is the only airport in Scotland with direct motorway access. The airport is well served by public transport for access to Glasgow city centre and further across Scotland.
Glasgow Airport Express service 500
- From the airport, catch Glasgow Airport Express service 500 from stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station.
- Monday – Friday service operates every 12 minutes with additional trips added daily. Evening frequency is every 15 minutes daily.
- Buses run from Glasgow Airport between 05:00 – 24:00.
- Tickets are £8.50 per adult.
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Taxi
Glasgow Taxis: +44 (0)141 429 7070
GlasGOCabs: +44 (0) 141 332 5050
+44 (0) 141 774 3000
The taxi rank is outside the arrival terminal, and with over 180 taxis waiting for passengers, there is no need to prebook one.
Arriving by train at either Queen Street or Glasgow Central Station puts you right in the heart of the action. Travelling from Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, or Stirling, you can enjoy fabulous scenery. Travelling from London, you pass through both the Lake District and the Scottish Borders.
Station opening hours
You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Station opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 04:00 – 00:30
- Sunday: 07:00 – 00:30
You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
If you plan on getting to Glasgow by car, the M74 and M8 motorways run north and south through the city center. If driving in from the south, try a scenic alternative and take the fascinating Clyde Valley Tourist Route, which runs alongside the River Clyde and passes many places of historic interest.
Getting around
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Getting around Glasgow
The subway is the easiest way to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. Running every four minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the fifteen stations and costs from £1.55 for an adult single to travel anywhere else on the system. You can find more information on the SPT’s website: https://www.spt.co.uk/travel-with-spt/subway/
There are several bus stops around Glasgow: Buchanan, East Kilbride, Greenock, and Hamilton, provide accessible public transport and help keep communities connected when there are no commercial services.
Glasgow is a very walkable city, especially the city centre, so you can easily explore it on foot whilst taking in the beautiful buildings and architecture around you – don’t forget to ‘look up’ when you’re in the city.
If you consider getting some miles in on the bike, there is on-street cycling hire across the city with NextBike or Ovo.
