Travel and Transportation
15 - 18 June 2026
Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM

Transportation
Event Venue
Scottish Event Campus
Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
From the Airport
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Distance to Scottish Event Campus: 8 miles / 12.8 km
Glasgow Airport Express Service 500
Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 is operated by First Glasgow and is the official bus service connecting the airport and the city centre from just 15 minutes. A 24-hour service is in operation, departing from every 10 minutes with frequent timetables and through the night journeys, daily.In the city, this service picks-up and drops-off at St Vincent Street (near Central Station), George Square (near Queen Street Station), and close to many popular hotels.
Ride-Sharing Apps
With app-based transportation services, including LyftOpens in new window and UberOpens in new window, you can arrange to ride with drivers using their personal, non-commercial vehicles via smartphone. These services pick up passengers on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage. This video opens in new window and demonstrates how to find your ride at GLA. Fares and travel times vary according to demand and traffic.
Taxis
Getting a taxi from Glasgow Airport is incredibly convenient. Their fleet of 180 taxis, easily recognizable by their iconic white color, are readily available at the prestigious pick-up location just outside the Terminal building. No pre-booking is required; you can access our taxis directly from outside the terminal.
Public Transit
Bus Services
The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) website provides information on bus services across the region, a link to Traveline Scotland's Journey Planner, and more.
SPT know that buses are a vital element of public transport in Strathclyde. They run a number of bus stations – Buchanan, East Kilbride, Greenock and Hamilton, provide accessible public transport and help keep communities connected when there are no commercial services.
Subway
Glasgow's Subway is one of the easiest ways to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. The stations are modern and clean with a dependable and regular service. Each station is equipped with on platform Wi-Fi. Fifteen stations are distributed across a 10km circuit with eight stations to the North of the River Clyde and seven to the South.
Ride Sharing
There are a few on-demand car services to choose from. You must first download the app, register and set up a credit card payment system to use them. To use these services, set a pick-up location and destination in the app. Within minutes, you will be matched with a driver. Make sure to communicate with your driver; call, text, or wave down their car and always confirm that you are getting in the correct vehicle.
Taxi
As is customary in most U.S. cities, visitors may hail a taxi directly or use a smartphone app.
Bike and Scooter
Glasgow offers a cycle hire scheme that supports active travel across the city.
Since its launch in 2014, the scheme has recorded nearly 3 million hires and attracted over 280,000 registered users.
Currently operated by nextbike by TIER, the scheme provides:
- Over 1,000 standard bikes and 189 e-bikes
- Available at 113 locations citywide
- Flexible access for both registered members and casual users
- Hire via the nextbike website, telephone, or at on-street hire stations
Customers can register as a member or can use the scheme as a casual user via the nextbike website or by telephone. Full details can be found online and at docking stations across the city.
To report a stray or abandoned nextbike, call 0141 248 5409 or visit the nextbike website.
Renting A Car
If you want to explore destinations beyond Glasgow, you can rent a car yourself.
Find a car rental location here >
Like any city, Glasgow has to deal with issues like vandalism and theft. If you plan on renting a car, please note wherever you park your car, no matter the time of day or night, be sure to take all valuables with you. If you love it, don't leave it.