Travel Information
Glasgow Travel Information
Glasgow is well connected by air, rail and road, making it easy to reach whether you’re travelling from within the UK or internationally.
The city is served by three international airports, offering connections across the UK and worldwide. If you’re travelling to the UK from abroad, you may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before your journey.
Glasgow Central Station provides direct rail links to major UK cities, while bus and coach services offer convenient and budget-friendly travel options from across the country.
Once you’ve arrived, getting around the city is straightforward. Glasgow has an excellent public transport network, including the fast and efficient Glasgow Subway. Buses and subway services provide easy access to nearby towns and attractions, while the compact city centre is highly walkable and ideal for exploring on foot.
You can learn more about getting around Glasgow to help plan your visit.
Arriving by Air
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport is only 15 minutes from the city centre with an express bus service from outside the terminal.
Glasgow Airport travel options
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport is 40 – 55 minutes by car from Glasgow’s city centre.
Edinburgh Airport travel options
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK, PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is easily accessible with a 45-minute train or bus ride to the city centre.
Glasgow Prestwick travel options
Travel by Rail
Glasgow Central Station
Glasgow Central Station provides direct rail services mainly to destinations in England and the south and west of Scotland, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Ayrshire and Paisley.
Glasgow Queen Street Station
Glasgow Queen Street Station serves routes primarily to the north and east of Scotland, including Edinburgh, Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and the Scottish Highlands.
Download the ScotRail Network Map
Glasgow Subway
The Glasgow Subway is an easy way to get around the city centre and West End. Running every four minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a full circuit of the fifteen stations.
Travel by Bus
Bus and coach services offer convenient and budget-friendly options for travel. View the greater Glasgow network map to help plan your route.
The Glasgow Airport Express operates 24 hours a day. You can board the service at stand 1 outside Glasgow Airport, stand 46 at Buchanan Bus Station, or at designated stops in the city centre. Enjoy the journey!
UK Entry Requirements
If you’re travelling to the UK from abroad, you may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
What you need to know:
- ETAs are being rolled out in stages for different nationalities.
- You must apply for your own ETA before travelling.
- Visit the official websites for up-to-date information and applications.
Apply for an ETA:
Apply here
Check if you can apply:
Apply here
Each visitor is responsible for ensuring they hold the correct authorisation to enter the UK. As such, we are not able to provide individual advice and encourage you to refer to the official links above, which also offer web chat support.
Visa letters, if required, will be available through the Sections Congress registration once you complete registration and payment in full.