Fares
A ticket on the Glasgow Subway, unlike many other underground systems, does not use a distance-based fare structure. A ticket allows passengers to stay on the underground for as long as they like. Excluding the Discovery Ticket, all child prices are half of those of adults. Single and Return tickets can be purchased for travel on the same day. Discovery tickets allow unlimited travel on the underground for one day, and as of 2010 can be purchased at any time. Previously, they had been available only after 9.30am on Mondays to Fridays. 10 journey, 20 journey and 7-day unlimited tickets can also be bought.
In January 2009 there was an increase in ticket prices to £1.20 for a single and £2.40 for a return. The price was again increased in August 2012 to £1.40 for an adult single and £2.60 for a return.
All tickets are bought at any station either through a machine or at the ticket office. Tickets must be placed through a machine to validate the ticket before a passenger can access the platform. Once on the train, tickets are rarely checked but SPT advise that passengers keep their tickets with them in case of inspection.
The design of the paper tickets was recently refreshed to the updated colour scheme and branding of the subway, furthermore, new tickets will be introduced in 2013 including Oyster card style tickets.
The Zonecard is also valid on the Subway as long as it is valid in zones G1 or G2.
Unlike the London Underground System, a ticket is not needed to exit stations, although this may change with the introduction of new tickets and ticket gates in 2013.
Subway Fares coming into effect on Monday 10 September 2012:
| Ticket | Adult | Child | Concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £1.40 | £0.70 | £0.80 |
| Return | £2.60 | £1.30 | £1.20 |
| Discovery | £3.80 | N/A | N/A |
| 10 Journey | £12.00 | £6.00 | N/A |
| 20 Journey | £22.00 | £11.00 | N/A |
| 7 Day | £16.00 | £8.00 | N/A |
| Park & Ride | £5.00 | N/A | N/A |
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