The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow is around 11km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 14min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glasgow by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Blythswood Street.
McGills Bus Service
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Take the train to Glasgow Central.
First ScotRail Service
Take a taxi to Glasgow.
Renfrewshire Cab Co
+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glasgow by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £3 ($3) and will take around 16min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 14min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow is around 11km (7 miles).
It takes around 16min to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glasgow is to take a taxi which takes around 14min and will set you back approx £27 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow. It typically takes around 16min and departs every 15 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 16min.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 16min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow. It typically takes around 16min and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 16min.
McGills Bus Service run regular bus services between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 16min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
The easiest way to get to Glasgow from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to take a taxi which will take 14min and cost around £27 ($32).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Blythswood Street. instead which will take 16min.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow. The distance is around 15km (9 miles) by road and it will take around 14min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glasgow is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16min and will usually cost around £3 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 16min | £3($4) | every 20 mins | 11km (7 miles) |
Bus via Inchinnan, Balmoral Crescent | 43min | £7($8) | hourly | 23km (15 miles) |
Train | 16min | £3($3) | every 15 mins | 11km (7 miles) |
Taxi | 14min | £27($32) | on demand | 15km (9 miles) |
Drive | 14min | £2($2) | on demand | 15km (9 miles) |
McGills Bus Service
Scottish Citylink
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.