There are 8 ways to get from George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Line 500 bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Terminal Buildingbus 500
25 min£3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA)taxi 9.2 mi
13 min£30–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from George Square to Glasgow-GLA9.2 mi
13 minDrive 9.2 mi
- Drive from George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA)car 9.2 mi
13 min£3–4Line 500 shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport500
39 min£10Line 500 bus via Renfield Street
- Take the bus from Renfield Street to Terminal Buildingbus 500
26 min£3–5Line 500 bus via West Campbell Street
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Terminal Buildingbus 500
28 min£3–5Line 500 bus #2
- Take the bus from Cathedral Street to Terminal Buildingbus 500
31 min£3–5
George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £30 - £45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Street and arriving at Terminal Building. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between George Square and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.
The best way to get from George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) without a car is to line 500 bus which takes 25 min and costs £3 - £5.
The line 500 bus from Buchanan Street to Terminal Building takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Street station.
George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Terminal Building station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from George Square to Glasgow Airport (GLA).
There are 1532+ hotels available in Glasgow Airport (GLA).
What companies run services between George Square, Glasgow City, Scotland and Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland?
First Greater Glasgow operates a bus from Buchanan Street to Terminal Building every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 23 min.
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Street to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Renfield Street to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from West Campbell Street to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Cathedral Street to Terminal Building
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Shuttle from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from George Square to Glasgow-GLA
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £30–45
East Dunbartonshire T.O.A.
- Phone
- +44 141 762 1011
- Website
- eastdunbartonshiretaxi.co.uk
GET BLACK CAB
- Phone
- +44 141 554 1111
- Website
- getblackcab.com
Glasgow Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 141 429 7070
- Website
- glasgowtaxis.co.uk
Larkhall TOA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1698 884714
- Website
- larkhalltoa.com
TOA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1389 742121
- Website
- toataxislimited.co.uk
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between George Square and Glasgow Airport (GLA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



