Most people leaving Glasgow Airport are heading into the city centre or to Glasgow Central Station, both about 8 miles and 20 minutes away. Others are going to Paisley next door, out to Loch Lomond, or across to Edinburgh. The table below gives road distances, driving times and indicative taxi fares. Prices checked August 2026.
Routes table
| Destination | Approx distance | Driving time | Indicative taxi fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow city centre | ~8 mi | ~20 min | £20 to £35 |
| Glasgow Central Station | ~8 mi | ~20 min | £25 to £35 |
| Paisley (town / Gilmour Street) | ~2 mi | ~8 min | £10 to £15 |
| Braehead Shopping Centre | ~4 to 5 mi | ~12 min | £12 to £20 |
| Greenock | ~18 mi | ~30 min | £35 to £55 |
| East Kilbride | ~18 mi | ~30 min | £35 to £55 |
| Hamilton | ~20 mi | ~30 min | £40 to £60 |
| Loch Lomond (Balloch) | ~20 to 22 mi | 35 to 45 min | £45 to £65 |
| Stirling | ~35 mi | ~50 min | £70 to £90 |
| Edinburgh | ~55 mi | ~1 hr 10 min | £90 to £120 |
Distances and driving times are road estimates. The Glasgow city-centre fare is sourced; every other fare in the table is indicative and varies by operator, vehicle and time of day, so confirm it when you book.
Glasgow city centre and Central Station
The city centre and Glasgow Central are the most common trips, about 20 minutes by road. The 500 Airport Express is the cheapest way at £11 single and reaches the centre in about 15 minutes, while a taxi is around £20 to £35 and takes you door to door. For onward rail travel, the 500 also drops close to Glasgow Central.
Paisley
Paisley is right next to the airport, about 2 miles and 8 minutes by taxi at roughly £10 to £15. It also has the nearest railway station, Paisley Gilmour Street, so a short taxi or the McGill's 757 gets you onto the train network, with Glasgow Central about 10 minutes further by rail.
Loch Lomond and further afield
Loch Lomond at Balloch is a popular first stop for visitors, around 20 to 22 miles and 35 to 45 minutes by road, with an indicative taxi fare of £45 to £65. Edinburgh is a longer trip at about 55 miles and 70 minutes, with an indicative taxi fare of £90 to £120. There is no direct rail from the airport, so for Edinburgh many people take the 500 into Glasgow and then a train or coach onward.
Routes FAQs
How far is Glasgow Airport from the city centre? About 8 miles, or roughly 20 minutes by road. The 500 bus does it in about 15 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Glasgow Airport to Loch Lomond? An indicative £45 to £65 to Balloch, about 35 to 45 minutes by road. Confirm the fare with the operator when you book.
How do I get from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh? There is no direct rail. A taxi is an indicative £90 to £120 and takes about 70 minutes, or take the 500 into Glasgow and a train or coach onward to Edinburgh.
How far is Paisley from Glasgow Airport? About 2 miles, roughly 8 minutes by taxi at an indicative £10 to £15. Paisley Gilmour Street is the nearest train station.
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Last verified August 2026 by the Glasgow Airport Guide editorial team. Prices and timetables change, so confirm the specifics on the official Glasgow Airport website before you travel.