Undergraduate events

Air

Glasgow International Airport (7 miles west of campus)
Glasgow International Airport offers direct connections to major European hubs, North America and the Middle East.

• The Glasgow Airport Express runs regularly between the airport and the city centre. First Bus services also connect the airport with the West End (including the University area)
• A taxi to the West End typically costs around £21, or around £8 from the city centre

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (33 miles south west)

• Direct rail access via the dedicated airport station
• Airport bus service to Glasgow city centre takes around 45 minutes

Edinburgh Airport (42 miles east)

• Citylink Air coach services run directly to Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow

Coach

Glasgow’s main coach hub is Buchanan Bus Station, located in the city centre and close to Buchanan Street Subway Station. It connects Glasgow with destinations across the UK.

You can check coach times at www.travelinescotland.com. From Buchanan Bus Station, it’s easy to reach the University by Subway or bus. Local bus routes 4, 4A and 15 run directly through or near campus, with other services operating along Byres Road, Great Western Road and Dumbarton Road. Journey planning is available via the First Bus journey planner.

Open Day visitors can save 20% on coach travel with National Express using the promo code UOGLASGOW20 when booking travel to Buchanan Bus Station from anywhere in the UK.

• Book your travel with National Express

Train

Scotland and the UK rail network offers frequent and reliable connections to Glasgow.

• Frequent services from Edinburgh (around 50 minutes)
• Direct services from London (around 5 hours)

Glasgow has two main city centre stations:

• Glasgow Central
• Glasgow Queen Street

Both are well connected to the subway and bus network. The nearest station to the University is Partick, around a 20 minute walk or short bus ride from campus. It also connects directly with the Subway system and local bus routes.

Train timetables are available at www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/timetables

Road

Glasgow is easily accessible via Scotland’s motorway network, with direct routes from across the UK.

Key routes include:

• M74 (from the south) connecting to the M8 into Glasgow
• M8 exits J18 (from the south) and J19 (from the airport and west)

Main roads around campus include Great Western Road (A82), Clydeside Expressway (A814) and Byres Road.

Parking on campus is very limited and mainly restricted to permit holders. Public parking in the surrounding area is also limited, particularly on event days.

If you are driving, we recommend using a Park & Ride facility and continuing your journey by Subway. For example, Shields Road Park & Ride offers over 800 spaces and a short 15 minute subway journey to the University.

Black taxis are widely available in the city centre and around campus. You can also book a taxi by calling 0141 429 7070.

Subway

The Glasgow Subway is one of the citys most distinctive and easy ways to travel. It’s a simple circular underground route that makes getting across Glasgow quick, reliable and stress free.

For Open Day visitors, it’s one of the easiest ways to reach the University.

The nearest station is Hillhead, located in the West End. From here it’s a short walk to campus and the main Open Day check-in point. If you are driving, we recommend using a Park & Ride and continuing by Subway. Shields Road Park & Ride has over 800 spaces and is around 15 minutes from the University by Subway, making it a straightforward way to avoid West End parking.

Cycling

Cycling is a fun and sustainable way to travel to campus once you are in the city.

• A dedicated cycle route connects the city centre and the University via parkland and traffic free paths
• VOI bike hire is available across Glasgow
• The campus is close to scenic routes along canal and former railway paths
• New and improved cycle lanes are being introduced across the city through Glasgow’s Spaces for People initiative