Options for getting to Campus

If you're an international student travelling to Glasgow by air, our colleagues in the International Student Support Team (ISS) have created a helpful website that will give you all the information about pre-arrival documentation, arriving at Glasgow Airport, Immigration, and how to travel from the Airport to Glasgow City Centre.

Glasgow Airport to the University and Residences

Glasgow International Airport is located around 8 miles from the Glasgow city centre and has good transport links for you to access. 

Whilst there is no train service from the airport, most travellers will take advantage of the regular airport bus service and taxis for the next stages of their journey.

Onward travel from the airport by Bus 🚌

If you're looking to take the bus, then you'll be able to accesd the Glasgow Airport Express service 500. Operated by First Glasgow, the 500 is the official bus service connecting the airport and the city centre.

There are many ways to buy a ticket for the bus including from the driver via cash or contactless and on the First Glasgow website. You can also buy your ticket and find out timetable information through the First Bus App which can be downloaded from any app store on your phone. Simply download the app, pre-purchase your ticket, and show your QR code to the driver directly via the app.

⏰ A 24-hour service is available and buses leave the airport every 15 – 30 minutes.

🎫 Single adult ticket (price correct as at July 2026) £11

📱 Timetable information can be found on the First Glasgow website.

For more information on getting from the Glasgow City Centre to the University or you residence be sure to check out the local transport options in our Getting around Glasgow article.

Onward travel from the airport by Taxi 🚕

Travelling from Glasgow Airport by taxi? Whilst there is no online booking function for Glasgow Airport taxis, you will be able to get a taxi from the main entrance of the Terminal building. The taxi fare to Glasgow averages between £30 - £50 depending on what part of the city you are going to.

You can find out more information about Glasgow Airport Taxis on their website

Other Taxi Companies/Apps

If you would like to use a taxi to get to campus, we recommend downloading the Uber app via the app store on your phone. This is the safest way to book a taxi.

If you are taking a taxi direct to your residence, you will find the postal address and postcode for your residence on the Arrival Information page on Accommodation Services web page.

Safe Travels😀