How to get to Glasgow

The main airport for Glasgow, United Kingdom plus the budget-carrier, secondary and cross-border options — with transfer times.

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Glasgow (GLA)

Glasgow's main airport, 15 km west of the city. The 500 Airport Express runs to Buchanan Street bus station in about 25 minutes, every 10–15 minutes through the day.

~25 min to GlasgowGLA airport

Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)

Budget carriers

instead of Glasgow (GLA)

Ryanair's Ayrshire base, 50 km from the city despite the name. The station is under the terminal and trains reach Glasgow Central in about 50 minutes — check the discounted air-rail fare before booking.

~55 min to GlasgowPIK airport

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