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Service 500 is Glasgow Airport's official 24-hour bus service, connecting the airport and city in just 15 minutes.

Buses run up to every 10 minutes from Glasgow Airport (Stance 1) and Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 46).

Travel fast, reliable and sustainably aboard our new electric buses.

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Ticket range

Choose from a range of tickets to suit your travel needs. Buy via the First Bus app, from the driver (cash or contactless), or online here.

Scottish Concession passes (U22s and over 60s) are accepted. Concession cards from outside Scotland are not valid.

Single £2
One single journey on Service 500.
Single £2
One single journey on Service 500.
Adult 3 Day Freedom £32.50

Two single journey tickets for Service 500, along with a 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 5 Day Freedom £37.00

Two single journey tickets for Service 500, along with a 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 7 Day Freedom £40.00

Two single journey tickets for Service 500, along with a FirstWeek 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.

Child 7 Day Freedom £22

Two single journey tickets for Service 500, along with a FirstWeek 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.


Glasgow city centre bus stops

Within Glasgow city centre, we make five stops before Glasgow Airport and four stops before Buchanan Bus Station.

Due to Avenues works, George Square South and St Vincent Place will be closed until further notice and Service 500 towards Glasgow Airport will operate a diversion with revised bus stop arrangements in place. 

Towards Glasgow Airport

Bus stops on North Hanover Street and St Vincent Place will not be served. Please use the alternative stops on Bath Street (opposite Sainsbury's) and St Vincent Street (opposite Lloyds Banking Group). 

  • From Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bath Street → St Vincent Street → Waterloo Street → Glasgow Airport
  • From Glasgow Airport
  • Bothwell Street → Bothwell Street at Hope Street (near Central Station) → Queen Street Station → North Hanover Street → Buchanan Bus Station

Plan your journey

Glasgow Airport Express Map Link

Prepare for departure on Service 500 

The easy, comfortable way to get to and from Glasgow Airport, no fuss, no stress.

Travel to Glasgow Airport from Glasgow city centre in as little as 15 minutes.
 
Bolt to and from Glasgow Airport on our electric buses. Making every journey better for the planet.
           
Service 500 operates 24 hours of the day, frequent departures you can count on - morning, noon and night.
 
Check emails, post pictures or grab your podcasts on the free WiFi.
 
Get charged up with USB and wireless charging on board. Last call for full battery!
From carry-ons to suitcases, we've got the room to store your luggage for the ride.