How to travel from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport (GLA), United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 11km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 12min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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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Bus

Take the bus to Gallowhill Trident House.

  • Duration12min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £3($4)
Operated by

McGills Bus Service

+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street.

  • Duration14min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £3($3)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glasgow Airport (GLA).

  • Duration15min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Southside Radio Cars

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Drive

Drive to Glasgow Airport (GLA).

  • Duration15min
  • Distance16km (10 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £3 ($3) and will take around 14min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 12min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £3 ($4).

The distance between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 11km (7 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 11km (7 miles)

It takes around 12min to get from Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to take the bus which takes around 12min and will set you back approx £3 ($4).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA). It typically takes around 14min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 14min.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 14min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA). It typically takes around 12min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA) with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12min.

McGills Bus Service run regular bus services between Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Buses run twice daily and take around 12min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Glasgow is to take the bus which will take 12min and cost around £3 ($4).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport (GLA). We recommend that you take the bus to Gallowhill Trident House. instead which will take 12min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA). The distance is around 16km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 15min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12min and will usually cost around £3 ($4).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Transport options from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
12min
£3($4)
every 20 mins11km (7 miles)
Bus via Paisley, Abbey Close57min
£6($7)
every 30 mins16km (10 miles)
Train
14min
£3($3)
every 15 mins11km (7 miles)
Taxi
15min
£30($35)
on demand16km (10 miles)
Drive
15min
£3($3)
on demand16km (10 miles)

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