Buying a Ticket
You can buy paper single, return and all-day tickets at ticket machines or ticket offices in any Glasgow Subway station. Pay by cash or card.
For most adults doing a Sub Crawl, contactless is the simplest option. Tap in and out with the same Visa or Mastercard, phone or watch for every journey. Travel is capped at £3.40 a day, compared with £4.45 for a paper all-day ticket. Always use the same card or device, even if your phone and bank card are linked to the same account.
If you're staying longer, contactless also has a £15.50 weekly cap, running Monday to Sunday. A Subway Smartcard offers pay-as-you-go travel and season tickets, with separate child fares for registered Child Smartcards. Find out more on the SPT website
| Ticket or payment | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Contactless single | £1.80 | — |
| Contactless daily cap | £3.40 | — |
| Smartcard single | £1.80 | £0.90 |
| Smartcard all day | £3.40 | £1.65 |
| Paper single | £1.85 | £0.95 |
| Paper return | £3.50 | £1.70 |
| Paper all day | £4.45 | £2.25 |
Prices checked on against the SPT website. Check again before travelling for the latest fares.
Contactless charges adult fares. For discounted child travel, use a registered Child Smartcard or buy a child paper ticket. Child fares apply to under-16s; children under five travel free with a fare-paying adult.
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Be Prepared
Don't forget the essentials
From power banks to water bottles, make sure you're fully equipped for your Glasgow Subway adventure. Check our recommended gear and essential items.
Plan your Crawl on the Glasgow Subcrawl App
View the Glasgow Subway stations and plan your subcrawl.