A Trip to Glasgow - How to Get There?

 

With Glasgow being such a popular destination for visitors all over the world, it has excellent transport links to accommodate a variety of differing needs. Indeed, there are many different ways of travelling to and from Glasgow including by ferry and by plane, from a number of international locations. 

Getting Into Glasgow By Air 

It couldn’t be easier flying to Glasgow as the city is served by not one, but three airports within 40 miles of the city centre. 

Glasgow Airport (GLA) 

Glasgow Airport is located 8 miles (13km) west of the city, welcoming most of the major international airlines from all over the world. There are plenty of ways to travel to and from the airport, with airport buses and taxis readily available. Airport buses go straight to the city centre and are available 24 hours a day, running every 25 minutes. 

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) 

Glasgow Prestwick airport is located 32 miles (51km) from Glasgow city centre, towards the southwest. It is the main airport for Ryanair, as well as serving many other European countries. Prestwick train station provides a direct link to Glasgow city centre, with the journey taking approximately 50 minutes. There is also an express bus service.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 

The airport in Edinburgh serves as a useful link to Glasgow as it is only 39 miles (63k) away from the city. Again, this serves most international airlines and there are plenty of buses, trains and taxis that provide the link between two of Scotland’s major destinations. Scottish Citylink has a bus service direct from Edinburgh aiport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station twice an hour. If you prefer to travel by train, there is a direct service to Glasgow’s Queen Street Station every six minutes, during weekdays.

Getting Into Glasgow By Rail 

It’s easy to get to Glasgow using the UK’s far-reaching rail system. All major cities provide a route, with up to 20 trains a day from London. It takes just over 4 hours to make the journey – plenty of time for you to put the final details of your planned stay in place. There are also regular trains from Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and York. An option of a sleeper train is also available, should you wish to use it.

Getting Into Glasgow By Land 

Glasgow is served by many of the UK’s major road networks, with a direct link to Edinburgh via the M8. If you’re travelling to Glasgow from London, you will need to use the M1 and the M74. Travel time between these two destinations is quite extensive (approximately 7 hours) and is best tackled in short bursts. 

Getting Into Glasgow By Sea 

Being an island, the UK has many different ports around the country and therefore access to Glasgow is​ no different. 

The route from Ireland to Scotland is a popular one and provides quick and easy access to these two beautiful countries. With the journey taking no more than two hours on the fastest, most direct route, there is no reason why you can’t make a visit. The quickest route is from Belfast to Troon/Cairnryan. Troon is approximately 35 miles (56km) away from Glasgow, whereas Cairnryan is approximately 80 miles (129 km) away. All have good rail and road links to Glasgow city centre.​

It is possible to travel from destinations in Europe to Glasgow, via ferry. There are no direct links to a Scottish port, but there are options should you wish to pursue this journey. Rotterdam/Zeebrugge – Hull, England (Hull is 265 miles/427km from Glasgow – approximately a 4-hour drive) Amsterdam - Newcastle, England (Newcastle is 150 miles/241km from Glasgow – approximately a 2.5-hour drive).

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