Flying in and out
Glasgow is well-linked
Glasgow is served by 3 international airports, with connections across the UK and the world:
- Glasgow Airport is only 15 minutes from the city centre with an express bus service from outside the terminal.
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport is very accessible with a 45-minute train or bus ride to the city centre.
- Edinburgh Airport has a direct bus service from the airport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station which takes under an hour.
Coming by train?
UK Travel
Glasgow is well connected by train from across the UK by 2 main stations:
- Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow to the south - Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Edinburgh and the north
- Avanti West Coast runs several daily services to London with a journey time of approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.
- The Caledonian Sleeper connects London to Glasgow with overnight services.
- Eurostar international high-speed railway service connects European mainland destinations to Glasgow via London (St Pancras station).
Scotrail Conference Rover Pass
Scotrail's great value Conference Rover ticket lets you travel around by rail for five days for just £5.
To help you explore the city and its many attractions during your stay, the unlimited, flexible pass makes hopping around Glasgow quick and simple. And you can also get up to a 50% discount on travel outside the Conference Zone too. See more information here
SPT Zonecard
ZoneCard is a flexible and convenient ticket for public transport in the west of Scotland. With a ZoneCard ticket loaded onto a smartcard, you can access near unlimited travel by ScotRail, Subway and most buses in your chosen Zone(s).
You can choose from a variety of zone combinations with durations from one day to annual, and flexi options too. Register for a card here
Voi E-Bikes - Cycle Hire Scheme
Glasgow's Cycle Hire Scheme is a cost-effective, green and healthy way to get around the city.
Bikes are available to hire from various locations around the city with many spaces near the University.
For more information on Voi bikes and how to use them, see here.