Faslane, Argyll & Bute

Faslane Taxis & Airport Transfers

Pre-booked executive taxis for Faslane and HMNB Clyde near Helensburgh — local rides, airport transfers to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Prestwick, and UK-wide distance hires for 1–8 passengers.

Faslane & HMNB Clyde transfers

Reliable pre-booked taxis to and from HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh and the surrounding area.

Airport transfers

Fixed-fare pre-booked transfers to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestwick and beyond.

Distance & UK-wide hires

Executive private hire from Faslane to Glasgow, Edinburgh, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Day tours & private hire

Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban and Argyll coast tours by the hour or by the day.

Why book a Faslane taxi with us

  • Fixed fares quoted at booking — no meter or surge pricing.
  • Flight tracking for inbound airport pickups.
  • Licensed, executive vehicles for 1–8 passengers.
  • Local knowledge of Faslane, Helensburgh and the Lomond area.
  • Receipts on request for business travel.

Faslane pickup area & nearby points

Standard pickup points around HMNB Clyde and the surrounding Gare Loch roads. We cannot enter the base; all pickups are outside the perimeter.

  • North Gate lay-by (A814)

    Standard secure pickup point outside the HMNB Clyde perimeter.

  • South Gate visitor area

    Pickup area for visitors and family travellers.

  • MoD police kiosk (main gate)

    Meet point for cleared personnel and visitors.

  • Shandon Church junction

    Convenient junction pickup for those travelling south.

  • Faslane Peace Camp

    Pickup point on the A814 near the camp entrance.

  • Rhu roundabout

    Easy road junction pickup connecting Faslane and Helensburgh.

Faslane taxi fares & tariff guidance

Local Faslane fares follow the Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariff (v2025-04-22). Airport, ferry and distance jobs are quoted as fixed fares at booking — no meter, no surge.

Tariff 1 — Daytime
£3.80
Mon–Sat 06:00–23:00 · flag fall
Tariff 2 — Night & Sunday
£4.55
23:00–06:00 & all-day Sunday · flag fall
Tariff 3 — Public holidays
£5.31
Christmas & New Year period · flag fall
  • Night surcharge: +25% between 23:00 and 06:00 and on public holidays.
  • Glasgow Airport add-ons: £10 terminal drop-off, or £25 meet-&-greet with named board in arrivals.
  • Pre-booking fee: £0.40 added to every pre-booked local job.
  • 8-seater private hire: local 8-seater jobs carry a 100% uplift on the licensed-taxi metered fare. Distance 8-seater hires are fixed-quoted separately.
  • CalMac ferry tickets are the passenger's own responsibility and not included in the taxi fare.

Why book with us vs local Faslane firms

  • Every Faslane airport, ferry and distance fare is fixed at booking on Argyll & Bute Council taxi tariffs — no meter, no surge.
  • Executive 1–8 seat vehicles with luggage space, not a mixed local fleet.
  • 24/7 dispatch with live flight and CalMac ferry tracking built into every airport pickup.
  • One phone number, one bookings inbox — no juggling several local firms for cover.
  • Cross-border private hire licensed for UK-wide runs from door to door.

FAQ

Faslane taxi FAQs

FAQ

Faslane pickup spots & waiting times

What Faslane passengers say

Recent reviews from base personnel and visitors booking taxis to and from Faslane and HMNB Clyde.

5.0(3 reviews)
  • Regular pre-booked runs from Faslane to Glasgow Central. Always on time, receipts provided for claims, and the driver knows the base gate routine.

    Sgt T. McLean
    Regular Faslane run
  • Collected from the North Gate for an airport transfer. Smooth process, flight was tracked and the driver was waiting in the lay-by exactly as planned.

    Carla J.
    Airport transfer
  • Booked for a draft move from Faslane. Professional service, helped with bags, and got us to the airport with plenty of time to spare.

    Mark & Jen B.
    Draft move

Book your Faslane taxi with confidence

Fixed fares, gate-layby pickup experience and flight tracking for every Faslane transfer.

  • Fixed fares quoted at booking — no meter or surge pricing.
  • Flight tracking included for inbound airport pickups.
  • Licensed, executive vehicles for 1–8 passengers.
  • Local Helensburgh, Argyll & Lomond area knowledge.