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Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
5,282
Km
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6 hour
30 min
| Municipal - Toronto Municipal Airport |
Transportation to Glasgow Airport from the City Center
Glasgow is one of Scotland’s most beautiful cities. There are many comfortable and convenient transportation alternatives to get from the city center to Glasgow Airport. The airport is accessible by bus from almost every central part of the city, by train, which is a fast and affordable option, and by taxi.
Another convenient method of transportation to get to the airport are airport shuttle services provided by hotels and private companies. Moreover, these services are sometimes offered to guests for free or at a reasonable price. There are also many options available for those who want to rent a car.
You can also book a rental vehicle online in advance before arriving in Glasgow. This way your rental car will be ready for you once you land. Renting a car is a great way to explore the beautiful city and its surroundings. Driving in Glasgow is very enjoyable because traffic is light, drivers are easy going, and the roads are very organized and easy to navigate.
Those driving their personal car to the airport will find the drive to be easy and pleasant. The airport features parking lots with long-term and short-term parking options. Keep in mind that parking rates can get quite high the longer you leave your vehicle there. Glasgow Airport is in such close proximity to the city center that it is accessible by bicycle or on foot.
If you want to bike to the airport you can park your bicycle in the bicycle parking areas located right outside of the terminal building. Glasgow Airport contains a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy British and world cuisine and stores where you can buy souvenirs and gifts. The airport also features a duty free shop that offers passengers a wide variety of products.
Bus
The airport is easily accessible by bus from Glasgow city center or other parts of Scotland. Buses in the city are comfortable and more affordable when compared to other transportation alternatives. Buses serving the city and long-distance buses from other cities all arrive and depart from the Buchanan Bus Station. You can transfer to airport buses from this station and get to Glasgow Airport in a short amount of time.
If you want to get to the airport by transferring to a bus from the train then you can use the McGill’s 757 service, which departs from the Paisley Gilmour Street Station. Buses to the airport also pass by major locations in the city like the Braehead Shopping Center. The bus fare to the airport is around 7 pounds; the fare for children varies between 4 and 6 pounds.
Train
Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by train. You can take a train from the city center to Paisley Gilmour Street Station, which is located about 1 mile from the airport. Paisley Gilmour Street Station is linked to the airport by bus. You have to transfer to the McGill’s 757 bus service.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Taking a taxi to the airport is quick and easy. Taxis in Glasgow are easily accessible in the city center. You can always ask the driver how much it will cost to go to the airport from your location. You can also have the hotel you are staying at help arrange a taxi for you. Taxi services are available 24 hours a day in Glasgow; for more detailed information about taxis you can call 0141 889 1813. If you travel between the city center and the airport regularly, you can negotiate with the taxi driver for more affordable rates.
Airport Shuttles
Airport shuttles are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. Shuttle services that operate in the city are usually operated by hotels. If you are staying at one of these hotels you can arrange a shuttle service to the airport through them in advance. If the hotel you are staying at doesn’t provide shuttle services to the airport then you can arrange an airport shuttle service through private companies. There are various companies in the city that provide shuttle services to the airport; by searching the internet you can find out which companies offer such services.
Rental Car
There are many international rental car companies that have offices in Glasgow city center including AVIS, Europcar, and Hertz. By renting a car from one of those offices you can easily drive to both the airport and other parts of Scotland. The airport is easily accessible by road via the M8 motorway. You can also drop off your rental car before your departure at the airport office of the company you have rented the vehicle from.
Car
The airport is located about a 20 minute drive from the city center via the M8 motorway. Although most people visiting Glasgow don’t prefer driving to the airport it is among the most convenient alternatives. If you’re dropping someone off at the airport you can do so in the dedicated drop off areas or park your car at the airport parking lot. Keep in mind that drivers in Glasgow are extremely respectful of the rules and expect all drivers to obey the rules.
Walking and Cycling
Glasgow is an extremely ideal city for cycling. Bicycles are used extensively in the city for both daily transportation and as a transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. There are dedicated bicycle parking areas located at the airport. In fact, if you don’t have a lot of luggage you don’t have to use a vehicle to get to Glasgow Airport, you can walk! You can walk from the city center all the way to the airport entrance. However, we would recommend keeping the weather conditions in mind, especially during the winter when the temperatures are low.
Airport Information
Glasgow Airport is a paradise for those who want to taste different cuisines before their flight or go shopping for affordable products at duty free shops. You can go shopping for a range of products from perfume, to city guides, books and newspapers and enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink at countless venues. Stores where you can go shopping include Accessorize, Celtic, Boots, Discover Glasgow, Swarovski, Victoria's Secret, Luggage Point, and Sunglass Hut.
Glasgow Airport offers passengers a rich selection of eating and drinking venues that they can enjoy before their flight or after they land. At Glasgow Airport you can find world-famous restaurants and venues that offer local cuisine. Restaurants and cafes located in the terminal building include Beardmore Bar & Restaurant, Frankie & Benny's, Mozzo Coffee House and Fresh Food Center. Frankie & Benny’s is one of the best options for families with children. There is also a Starbucks at Glasgow Airport if you’re looking for more familiar tastes.
There are also ATMs at the airport for passengers who need to complete monetary transactions before their flight or after they land. Glasgow Airport also offers passengers postal services if needed.
There is a special area dedicated to passengers who wish to pray at the airport, a baby care room for passengers traveling with babies or small children, a children’s play area for passengers traveling with children between the ages of 2 and 6, and an area where you can watch planes land and takeoff. Another exceptional service offered at Glasgow Airport are meeting rooms that are particularly well-suited for business travelers. If you want to take advantage of these rooms you can make a reservation in advance by contacting the airport.
UpperDeck Lounge is an ideal option for who want to spend time in a comfortable and relaxed environment either before their flight or after they land. At this lounge passengers can enjoy complementary snacks and coffee and tea while they read daily newspapers and magazines, connect to the internet for free, and play Xbox games.
As your children play in the playground at the lounge you can relax and enjoy the cozy and comfortable environment that Glasgow Airport has created for its passengers.
Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019Transportation to Toronto City Center from Airport
Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto. The airport is a small international airport that doesn’t handle as many passengers as Toronto Pearson International Airport, nor is it as large yet it is an important airport for the country. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is used for general aviation and regional services operated by turboprop planes. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is in very close proximity to downtown Toronto, therefore transportation to the city center from the airport is quite easy.
Pedestrian
A very interesting aspect of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is that it is features a pedestrian tunnel that connects the airport to the mainland. The pedestrian tunnel opened in 2015 and provides direct access to the mainland from the airport. The tunnel provides access to the mainland pavilion, east of the airport’s ferry terminal. The total time to walk the distance from the airport to the mainland using the tunnel is about 6 minutes.
Ferry
Passengers can also get to the mainland by ferry. Since the distance between the airport and the mainland is so close these ferries operate on the shortest ferry route in the world. The ferry station is located on Bathurst Street (which is also a metro stop, Bathurst Station) and runs every 15 minutes. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles.
Rental Car
You can get to the city from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport by car using the ferry. Passengers can rent a car at the airport by using one of the onsite rental car companies. Rental car companies that are located at the airport include Hertz and Enterprise. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city. There are also other rental car companies located offsite.
Tram
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is by tram. The tram departs from close to the airport’s ferry terminal and provides transportation to the city center. You can take tram lines 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront.
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, also known as Hamilton International is located in Mount Hope 64 km from downtown Toronto. Hamilton Airport is considered an alternative airport that acts as a reliever for Toronto Pearson International Airport. Passengers can get to the city center from the airport by using GO Transit buses that provide transportation to Union Station. Renting a car is another viable option to get to downtown Toronto from Hamilton International. Due to the airport’s distance from the city center, taking a taxi would not be the best transportation alternative.
Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is actually located outside of the Toronto city limits. The airport is located 22.5 km from downtown Toronto. This international airport is located in Mississauga with a portion of it extending into the Etobicoke district. Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by train, shuttles, taxis, and rental cars.
Train
Taking the train from Toronto Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto is a very convenient transportation alternative. There is a train line that runs directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station downtown. The train from the airport to downtown takes about 25 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. However, this train line to the city is more expensive than other public transportation alternatives. The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) departs from the Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 Station.
Bus
GO Transit is a bus service that provides transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to North York, Hamilton, Oakville, and Mississauga. GO bus routes run hourly, every day of the week and every 30 minutes during rush hour on weekdays. The GO bus terminals and routes you can take to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport vary depending on your destination in the city. For more detailed information please visit GO Transit’s website.
The 192 Airport Rocket, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also provides transportation directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the city. The 192 Airport Rocket departs from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. This express service provides transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Kipling Station (Bloor-Danforth Subway Line). This bus operates every day of the week and runs every 10 minutes. This express service takes about 25 minutes to get to the city. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also operates other bus routes that provide direct transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to various stations in the city but they make other stops along the way. These buses take between 55 minutes to over an hour to get to the city. For more detailed information on bus routes and stations please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Metro
The fastest and most practical means of public transportation in the city is the metro. The metro provides access to central locations in the city. The metro runs every 2-5 minutes and contains 4 separate lines. The first stop on the Bloor-Danforth line, heading west, is the Kipling Station. The 192 Airport Rocket bus route, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), heads to Kipling Station from the airport. From Kipling Station passengers can easily access other metro stations in the city.
Metro Line 1 (the yellow line), the Yonge-University Line runs a U-shaped route. The north-south line operates between Yonge Street, Finch Avenue East, Union Station, Allen Road, and Sheppard Avenue West. From the Bloor-Yonge, St. George, and Spadina stations travelers can transfer to the Sheppard-Yonge Station on Metro Line 2.
Metro Line 2 (the green line), the Bloor-Danforth Line travels between Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue in the east-west direction. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations and to Metro Line 3 from the Kennedy station.
Metro Line 3 (the blue line), the Scarborough Line travels between Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road stations. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 2 from Kennedy Station.
Metro Line 4 (the purple line) the Sheppard Line travels in the direction of Sheppard Avenue East. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Sheppard-Yonge station.
Tram
The tram is the second most widely used means of public transportation in Toronto, after the metro. The tram provides a practical way to access places that the metro cannot access. The tram also acts as a support system in between metro lines. To get to the city from Toronto Pearson International Airport you have to first get to Kipling Metro Station using the 192 Airport Rocket bus. Kipling Station is the first stop on Metro Line 2. From this station you can take line 504 or 505 to West Station or Broadview, line 511 to Bathurst Station, line 510 to Spadina Station, or line 506 to Main Street Station.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Taxis provide a safe and comfortable ride to the city however they are an expensive method of transportation. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so passengers can pay using cash or credit. Taxis are easily accessible from the arrivals level of the terminals. There is a flat rate that varies depending on your destination. For more information about taxi companies and fares places visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport and a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. However, parking in the city can be problematic so keep that in mind. There are various rental car companies located at Toronto Pearson International Airport such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and Alamo. These rental car companies are located on Level 1 of the parking lot at Terminals 1 and 3. There are also several rental car companies with offices off-site, which offer pick-up services at the airport. For more detailed information on rental car companies please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Glasgow-Toronto flights, you can use Glasgow - Glasgow Intl. Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Glasgow Central station Railway Station as departure airport, and Municipal - Toronto Municipal Airport, Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport, John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport, Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Glasgow-Toronto is 5282 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Glasgow-Toronto flights is Saturday.
