ONE airport express bus fare has dropped by a whopping £9 thanks to a new government scheme.
It’s great news for holidaymakers heading to a major Scottish airport, as passengers can now get a single journey for just £2 rather than £11.
The Airport Express fare along with public buses has dropped to £2 Credit: Getty Images
The usual price for the Airport Express bus fare was £11 Credit: First Bus
The regional bus fare cap has recently come into force in Glasgow meaning prices has been significantly reduced.
Mostly it’s across public buses in the areas towns or cities – but that also applies to the Glasgow Airport Express service.
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So anyone travelling to Glasgow Airport can now get there for £2.
The fare was introduced in Glasgow and the majority of West Scotland from September 7.
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The cap has been funded by Transport Scotland and applies across Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire and Inverclyde.
On its website, First Bus states: “All single journeys on First Bus services across Glasgow and the surrounding areas are capped at just £2 from 7 September no matter how far you’re travelling.
“That’s £2 to get to work. £2 to meet friends. £2 to head into town. Even £2 to start your journey to the airport on the Glasgow Airport Express.”
It’s good news too as Glasgow Airport recently increased its drop-off charge up to £7 for 15 minutes.
The £2 bus fare cap is set to come into force in parts of England too from next year.
The government announced in July 2026 that single bus tickets will be capped at £2 in areas of England outside London from January 1 until December 31 2027.
It comes as drop-off fees have risen to £7 for 15 minutes Credit: Alamy
