Travel

Arrival by Air

Three major airports serve Glasgow: Glasgow International Airport, located just eight miles (13 kilometers) west of Glasgow city centre; Edinburgh Airport (less than one hour away); and Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, located 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Glasgow.

These airports offer direct flights from many European cities, including the key European hubs of Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Paris. Major airlines servicing the Glasgow area include Air Lingus, Ai Malta, Air Scotland, British Airways, British Midlands, Flybe, Lufthansa, Emirates, Continental Airlines, EasyJet, KLM, Icelandair and Ryanair.

Arrival by Rail

Glasgow Central Station is a key hub in the national rail network and provides excellent onward travel to the many attractions and places of interest within Greater Glasgow and the Clyde valley. A bus service operates from Gordon Street at the front of the station, to Glasgow Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station.

Glasgow Queen Street Station is the second main line station situated in the city centre. This station offers links to many destinations in and around greater Glasgow and links to the North of Scotland. Also, its express service to Edinburgh takes less than 50 minutes and runs every 15 minutes. For information on rail travel within the UK, call the 24-hour National Rail Enquiries Line on 08457 48 49 50 or visit : www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com or www.virgintrains.co.uk.

Coach Travel

National Express provides low-cost transport around the UK. Long-distance day or night coaches also offer services to Glasgow from central London and other major UK cities. For further information visit: www.nationalexpress.com.

Buses

Arriva’s Glasgow Flyer (service route 500) operates frequent shuttles to Glasgow city centre. The transfer takes approximately 25 minutes and drops passengers off at various locations in the city centre, close to key public transport hubs, including Glasgow Central and Queen Street railway stations and Buchanan Bus Station. A single fare to the city centre is approximately £3.95. Bus stops in the city centre have an “airportlink” logo. At the airport all bus stops are located on the terminal forecourt. For up-to-date timetable information, visit www.glasgowflyer.com.

Taxis

Airport taxis are available 24 hours a day to any destination in the Glasgow area. Taxi drivers meter the entire journey and publish their scales of charges. Drivers and passengers may negotiate prices for longer distance journeys. The taxi fare from Glasgow Airport to Glasgow City Centre is approximately £18 to £20, depending on traffic conditions. The taxi area is located at the front of the main terminal building.