Glasgow Airport Express
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Travel between Glasgow City Centre, and Glasgow Airport in just 15 minutes.
Glasgow Airport Express is the fastest link between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow City Centre. Departing from Stance 1 at Glasgow Airport you'll arrive in the City Centre in just 15 minutes.
We pick up and drop off at St Vincent Street near Central Station, George Square near Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station.
A 24-hour service is in operation, with frequent timetables and through the night journeys, daily.
From Sunday 30th March, we’re adjusting the cost of selected fares.
The changes are due to inflationary pressures, as rising fuel and maintenance costs continue to impact the price of our operations.
For more information, please visit here.
| Ticket Type | Old Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Single | £10.50 | £11.00 |
| Child Single | £6.00 | £6.50 |
| Group Single | £30.00 | £31.00 |
| Adult Day | £16.00 | £16.50 |
| Child Day | £8.50 | £9.00 |
| Open Return Adult | £17.00 | £17.50 |
| Open Return Child | £10.00 | £10.50 |
| Open Return Group | £42.00 | £43.00 |
From Sunday 30th March, we will be introducing the following new tickets:
| Ticket Type | Price (App only) |
| 3 Day Freedom Ticket
Two single journey tickets for the Glasgow Airport Express Service 500, along with three FirstDay tickets permitting unlimited travel on any other First Glasgow service. Please note that only two trips to/from the airport are permitted. All tickets must be used within 14 days. |
Adult - £31.00 |
| 5 Day Freedom Ticket
Two single journey tickets for the Glasgow Airport Express Service 500, along with five FirstDay tickets permitting unlimited travel on any other First Glasgow service Please note that only two trips to/from the airport are permitted. All tickets must be used within 14 days. |
Adult - £35.50 |
| 7 Day Freedom Ticket
Two single journey tickets for the Glasgow Airport Express Service 500, along with a FirstWeek ticket permitting unlimited travel on any other First Glasgow service. Please note that only two trips to/from the airport are permitted. All tickets must be used within 14 days. |
Adult - £38.50
Child - £21.00 |
Glasgow Airport Express Ticket Range
Current fares until 30th March:
| Ticket Types | Prices (On bus & App) |
| Glasgow Airport Express Single Adult | £10.50 |
| Glasgow Airport Express Single Group | £30.00 |
| Glasgow Airport Express Single Child | £6.00 |
| Glasgow Airport Express FirstDay Adult | £16.00 |
| Glasgow Airport Express FirstDay Child | £8.50 |
| Glasgow Airport Express Open Return Adult | £17.00 |
| Glasgow Airport Express Open Return Group | £42.00 |
| Glasgow Airport Express Open Return Child | £10.00 |
Here's where you can buy tickets for Service 500:
- Buy tickets on board from your driver. Please note we do accept cash at this time, but encourage contactless payment where possible. We also accept Express Mode for Apple Pay.
- Buy your tickets on our free First Bus App. Search 'First Bus' in your app store to buy and store tickets on your phone ahead of travel.
- Buy tickets online via our website, please click here for more.
Concession and Under 22 NEC card holders travel for free on the Service 500.
Why travel on the Glasgow Airport Express?
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Travel Payment Information
We offer a number of cashless payment options, including contactless card payment, Express Mode for Apple Pay and ticket purchase via The First Bus App.
