Destination

Glasgow is one of the best-connected and accessible cities in the UK, and because of its central location, it can provide a superb hub for your travels.

By Rail

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

To book tickets, visit scotrail.co.uk, tpexpress.co.uk and avantiwestcoast.co.uk. To view all available routes from across the UK, visit thetrainline.com.

By Road

Scotland has an extensive motorway road network. Glasgow is linked to the following places:

• Edinburgh with the M8
• England on the M74
• Stirling with the M80
• west coast of Scotland with the M77

For more information on Scotland’s road network, visit the Transport Scotland website.

By Air

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. Visit glasgowairport.com for more information.
• Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 32 miles (51km) from Glasgow. It is very accessible with train and bus services to the city centre. Find out more at glasgowprestwick.com.
• 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. Head to edinburghairport.com for more information.

Uncover Glasgow, a city that's well-connected and effortlessly navigable! Whether you prefer strolling on foot, cycling along its pathways, or using the efficient public transport system, you'll find it easy to explore and immerse yourself in all that Glasgow has to offer.

Cycling

Glasgow is home to a fantastic cycle hire scheme, operated by OVO Bikes. Visit OVO Bikes website to find out how it works.

Subway

The subway is one of the easiest ways to get around the city centre, west end and southside of Glasgow. Running every 4 minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the 15 stations. You can either buy a single ticket or, if you’re here for a few days, you might want to get a Subway Smartcard, which offers the best fares and you can top up as you go. Visit the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) website for more information.

Bus

First Bus Glasgow operates over 80 routes across the city. For the cheapest prices, download the First Bus App

Taxi

For ease, flag a taxi to make your way around the city, and to the venue — look out for the yellow light to flag down on the street or book ahead of travel. Check out the Glasgow Taxis website for more information.

Onsite parking is available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel for hotel guests and BSAVA Alba conference delegates. View the parking tariff for applicable charges and guidance on how to pay.

Crowne Plaza Parking Tariff

For alternative parking, Glasgow city offers 16 car parks including multi-storey/barrier controlled and surface pay and display car parks. For more information on parking in the city, visit the Glasgow City Council website