Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the second busiest airport in Scotland and is located about 12 km west of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Glasgow by Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Glasgow Airport (GLA) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison from GLA airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Glasgow Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Express Bus | 20 Min. | £ 10 | Details |
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Taxi | 15 Min. | £ 25‑30 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
15 Min. | £ 40 | Details |
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Uber | 15 Min. | £ 20‑30 | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
£ 10 ppDescription:
Glasgow Airport Express 500 from “Glasgow Airport” (Bus station in front the Terminal building) to “Bothwell Street” (near Central Station) or “Buchanan Bus Station”
Official local taxis
Travel time:
15 minutesCost:
£ 25‑30Description:
Taxi from Glasgow Airport (Taxi rank in front of the Terminal building) to central Glasgow or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
15 minutesCost:
£ 40Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Glasgow Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Glasgow or to your accommodation in the city center
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
15 minutesCost:
£ 20‑30Description:
Uber from Glasgow Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Glasgow or to your accommodationGlasgow Travel Tips (AD)
Things to know about Glasgow:
1. Glasgow derives from a Gaelic expression meaning “green valley”
2. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland (630k)
3. Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn