How far is it from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The distance between Gorbals and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The drive from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA) takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The fastest route from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA) covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Gorbals?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) lies roughly to the west of Gorbals.

Are there charging stations between Gorbals and Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA), including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Duke Street, Glasgow (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 351.

Gorbals Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA) takes about 20 min via M8. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 11 mi

1 Depart onto Cumberland Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Eglinton Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Cook Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto West Street 101 yd
5 Turn slightly left onto Wallace Street 1 mi
6 Turn slightly left onto Dalintober Street 93 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gloucester Street 135 yd
8 Take ramp straight 115 yd

9 Continue straight 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 7 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Enter rotary straight onto Barnsford Road 1 mi
13 Exit rotary straight onto Barnsford Road 2 mi
14 Turn right onto Walkinshaw Road 1 mi
15 Arrive onto Walkinshaw Road

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The return trip from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Gorbals covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

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109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Barrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll PlaceBarrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll Place, Glasgow, G78 1FQ200 kW
Redcastle Square, GlasgowRedcastle Square, Glasgow, G33 5EG160 kW

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Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Whitehill, South Lanarkshire23 mi · 35 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Milngavie12 mi · 25 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Sheddens13 mi · 30 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Stanely5 mi · 15 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Loanhead, Renfrewshire5 mi · 10 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → North Clippens6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: The distance between Gorbals and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: The drive from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA) takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: The fastest route from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA) covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Gorbals?: Glasgow Airport (GLA) lies roughly to the west of Gorbals.
Are there charging stations between Gorbals and Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gorbals to Glasgow Airport (GLA), including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Duke Street, Glasgow (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 351.

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