Travel
Getting here
Glasgow is in west central Scotland.
It is Scotland’s largest city and is easily accessible from the rest of the United Kingdom and overseas
Airports
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.
Rail
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).
Sea & Road
Around Glasgow
Glasgow is a very compact city and easy to get around on foot. Most delegates will be able to walk from their hotel to the convention centre or any social events.