About Glasgow

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.

Glasgow has 3 international airports nearby, with connections across the UK and the world:

   -  Glasgow Airport is the closest airport to the city centre. Catch the
      express bus service from outside the terminal and arrive in
      Glasgow in around 15 minutes.
     
      Find out more here.

   -  Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 32 miles (51km) from Glasgow and
      has handy public transport links to the city centre, including train
      and bus services.
       
       Find out more here.

   -  Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow. There is a
      direct bus service from the airport to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus
      Station which takes around 1 hour.
     
      Find out more here.

Glasgow is a very walkable city, especially the city centre, so you can easily explore it on foot whilst taking in the beautiful buildings and architecture around you – don’t forget to 'look up' when you're in the city.

The SEC has its own dedicated railway station – Exhibition Centre – allowing easy access from the city centre and suburbs. There are six trains an hour (around every 10 minutes) from Glasgow Central station, departing from Platform 17 (low level).

For local rail travel from the city centre to the SEC, there is the ScotRail Conference Rover ticket - £5 for up to 5 days of travel. A cheap and quick way to get from the SEC to the centre of Glasgow.

More info is available here.

There is a Glasgow Taxis pick-up and drop-off point outside the OVO Hydro and several taxi ranks throughout the city.

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.

Our 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.

The multi-storey parking is operated by Glasgow City Council.

Further information is available from the operator’s website.

There is a height restriction of 2m. Drivers with vehicles over 2m can find other local parking areas here.