How to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) ✈️ to the City Center
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
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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Welcome Pickups |
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.
Glasgow Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Glasgow:
![Bus from Glasgow Airport to the City Center](https://airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_bus.png)
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”![Taxi from Glasgow Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_taxi.png)
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![Welcome Pickup from Glasgow Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/airport2city-private-shuttle_.png)
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![Uber from Glasgow Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/airport2city_uber.png)