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 | |
Taxi | 15 Min. | £ 25‑30 | Details | |
Welcome Pickups |
15 Min. | £ 40 | Details | |
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.
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