The main Scottish airports are Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. This article lays out the different options to get to the city centre of both major Scottish cities from the two airports.
From Glasgow airport to Glasgow city centre
By shuttle
The quickest way to get to the city centre is to take the official airport shuttle Glasgow Airport express (500). It takes approximately 15min to get to the city centre.
- 14.80 pounds return
You can pay by cash or card on board. - You can also buy your tickets on First Bus App
By bus
The cheapest option to get to the city centre is the First bus 77 towards Glasgow city centre. It takes approximately one hour to get to the city centre.
- 4.50 pounds per ticket
From Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh city centre
By tram
Edinburgh’s tram departs every 7 minutes from the airport in direction of the city centre.
The journey takes approximately 30min.
- 9 pounds for an open return
By bus
Airlink Bus 100 (stance D) will be the best option if you have a late-night/early-morning arrival at the airport. It runs 24/7. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 30 mins.
- 7.50 pounds return
From Edinburgh to Glasgow

Citylink transport company connects Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow with the express service Citylink Air/900.
- 21 pounds return
- You can buy your tickets on board and pay by card or cash.
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Once you’ve arrived in Glasgow, you can start exploring: check our article 10 things you need to know before you visit Glasgow
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