Rail, Coach, Bus
There are many different ways to get to Glasgow Airport. We have put together this travel information to ensure you get to the airport on time.
Glasgow Airport by Coach
Take advantage of no booking fee on all National Express coaches when you book your coach journey.
Glasgow Airport by Train
Choose from a selection of trains which operate from all over the country to Glasgow, and then to the airport.
Glasgow Airport by Bus
Check the local bus times and numbers to make sure you are going to get to the airport on time.
Glasgow Airport by Coach
National Express operates services to the main terminal building at Glasgow Airport, from many different destinations around the UK. To check that they operate services from your destination check their website.
It is worth booking in advance as National Express have removed the booking fee when purchasing your tickets online.
Glasgow Airport by Taxi
Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are over 450 taxi companies serving Glasgow airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.
Find cheap airport taxis near you by checking out our Glasgow airport Taxi Listings.
The listings include contact details and a description of each company's services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs.
Glasgow Airport by Train
Paisley's Gilmour Street railway station is the nearest to the airport. It is only two miles from the terminal and can be reached by taxi or by regular bus services.
There are direct rail services from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central, Ayr and Clyde Coast destinations. There are eight trains per hour (Monday-Saturday) and five per hour (Sunday) from Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central.
If you need to transfer from Central station to either Queen Street station or Buchanan bus station, you can use bus service 398 which runs every 10 minutes between 07:00 and 22:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 and 22:00 Sunday. This service is free on production of a valid rail ticket, or 50p to other users.
Tickets to Glasgow central station from Glasgow airport can be purchased at the SPT travel centre on the ground floor of the terminal. For onward travel give your ticket in at the Gilmour Street booking office and you will obtain a discount equal to the value of the bus ticket from the cost of a rail ticket to any station in Scotland. Tickets to Glasgow Airport from any station in Scotland are valid on the bus service from Paisley Gilmour to the airport.
Train times and information can be obtained from Railtrack
Tel: 0845 748 4950
Web Site: Railtrack
Disabled passengers should arrange assistance at least 24 hours before their journey by contacting the relevant train company direct.
Glasgow Airport by Bus
All public buses depart from the front of the terminal building. Charter coaches pick up and drop off passengers at the short stay coach park on Bute Road, adjacent to international arrivals.
There are frequent services to Glasgow city centre operated by Citylink and Fairline as a combined service 905. All services have drop off points at various locations in the city including close to Glasgow Central and Queen Street railway stations and at Buchanan bus station.
Single fare to the city centre is £4.49 and £6.29 return. Approximate guide to journey time from airport to city centre by bus is 25 minutes. The city centre bus stops have an airport logo on them.
For more information visit: Traveline Scotland
or