TRAVEL
The Scottish Event Campus is located just outside Glasgow city centre in the west-end.
Scottish Event Campus Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8YW
By Car:
The SEC is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking.
Leave the M8 at junction 19 and join the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814). Westbound on the Expressway (A814) take the cut off for the campus. Turn left at traffic lights and take the right lane to access multi-storey parking. View a map and directions.
Scotland has an extensive motorway network. Glasgow is linked to Edinburgh by the M8 and England via the M74. The M80 connects Stirling to Glasgow, while the M77 connects us to the west coast of Scotland.
Traffic Scotland provides up to date traffic and roadworks information.
By Train:
Glasgow Central station links Glasgow to every UK city.
Glasgow Queen Street station operates routes mainly to central and northern Scotland.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Please visit the BritSpine website for details of a Conference Rover - 5 days for £5 rail travel within the conference zone
By Bus:
Coach operators run services to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station from throughout the UK.
Visit Traveline Scotland for details.
The X19 Stagecoach service operates near to the Scottish Event Campus, stopping on Finnieston Street only a few minutes’ walk from the venues. X19 Stagecoach timetable.
By Taxi:
There is a Glasgow Taxis pick-up and drop-off point outside the OVO Hydro.
There are several taxi ranks throughout the city including at Buchanan Bus Station, Queen Street and Central stations and most large hotels.
The distinctive black cabs can accommodate five or six people. If their yellow light is on you can flag them down on the street.
Alternatively, you can call +44 (0) 141 429 70 70 or visit the Glasgow Taxis website to book.
The address for the online taxi booking form is SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW.
An average journey from the city centre will cost around £7. All Glasgow Taxi drivers are enhanced disclosure checked.
By Air:
Glasgow is served by three international airports, with connections across the world. There are over 45 flights from London a day.
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport (GLA) serves most major international airlines. It’s located 8 miles (13km) west of the city.
https://www.glasgowairport.com/
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
(PIK) is 32 miles (51km) southwest of the city. It’s a main base for Ryanair and serves European destinations.
Great flight times
Quick, hassle-free check-in
50% discount on rail travel to/from anywhere in Scotland
Railway Station
Low cost on-site parking
Edinburgh Airport
(EDI) is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow and serves most major international airlines.