Train to or from Glasgow AirportIf you're catching the train to Glasgow Airport, the nearest station is Paisley Gilmour Street – just over one mile from the terminal.
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The distance between Glasgow Central Station and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.
Glasgow Queen Street Station is located in Glasgow City Centre, north of George Square and east of North Hanover Street. It is the smaller railway station of two mainline stations in Glasgow City Centre, with Glasgow Central the other.
Getting from Glasgow airport to Edinburgh by train is a fairly fast and affordable transfer option. However, no trains run directly from Glasgow airport, so you will need to take the Glasgow Airport Express service 500 bus into Glasgow Central Train Station first, then take the train from there to Edinburgh.
A convenient Glasgow Airport Express shuttle bus service connects the Glasgow Airport to Glasgow Central train station. This runs every 10 minutes, 7 days a week.
Train to or from Glasgow AirportThe First Glasgow Airport Express service 500 also connects you directly to the airport from Queen Street in Glasgow City Centre and Glasgow Central Train Stations.
The local taxi drivers don't have one set price for the journey from Glasgow Airport to city centre. Instead, you will be charged based on several factors, including, the time of day, the number of passengers, the journey time and the vehicle type. However, the average cost of this journey is £45 (€55).
On 17 September 2009 the rail link was cancelled as part of public spending cuts. In 2014, proposals were in place to resurrect the project dependent on the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum. In October 2016, plans were resurrected to build a railway link to Glasgow Airport.
A former council leader has hit out at a decision not to pursue plans for a direct rail link between Glasgow city centre and Glasgow Airport. They were discarded to make way for an alternative shuttle pod system between the airport and Paisley Gilmour Street station.
As Glasgow is Scotland's most populous city we are lucky to be served by two international airports - Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Can I request a ride with Uber at Glasgow Airport? Uber is available at Glasgow Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable ride to wherever you need to go.
Whether you're a visitor from abroad or a native to Glasgow returning home from holiday, our airport shuttle service takes the stress out of getting where you need to go.