travel to Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland is very accessible, whether you are traveling by air, train, or bus. The links below are just a few of the ways you can reach this fair city.
AIR
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is only 20 minutes by bus or taxi to the city center. Many air carriers now offer direct flights to Glasgow. Other nearby airports are Preswick (45 minutes away) and Edinburgh International (about 50 minutes by train). This PDF list many of the direct flights available. Other flights have one stop in London, Amsterdam, Dubai or Frankfurt.
Train
Glasgow Central Station is a key hub in the national rail network and provides excellent onward travel to the many beauty spots and places of interest within Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley. A bus service operates from Gordon Street at the front of the station, to Glasgow Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Queen Street Station is the second main line station situated in the city centre. As well as providing excellent links to areas in and around Greater Glasgow. Its Express service to Edinburgh takes under 50 minutes and runs every 15 minutes.
For information on rail travel within the UK contact the 24 hour National Rail Enquiries Line on 08457 48 49 50.
For more information on individual rail operators or to book tickets on-line, please visit any of the following sites:
Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) and Virgin Trains operate direct routes to Glasgow Central Station from London’s Kings Cross and Euston stations respectively. The GNER site offers on-line booking, timetables, route information and details of special promotions. The Virgin site also offers on-line booking, route maps, travel information and useful details on chosen destinations. You will also find information about on-board services, passenger assistance and business travel.
ScotRail - Here you will find details on the West Highland Line, the North Highland Line and Caledonian Sleepers (overnight trains from Scotland to London). You will also find timetables, special ticket offers and other useful travel links.
The Trainline - this site is a no-nonsense, direct approach to on-line train travel booking. Use this link to find out times, book tickets and reserve seats from any train operator in the mainland UK.
BritRail - this site provides information on special rail passes such as the Freedom of Scotland Travel Pass which are only available to international travelers. You will also find timetables and details on where to purchase and how to use BritRail Passes. BritRail Passes are not available in the UK and must be purchased outside the UK.
Bus
Eurolines operate long distance coach service from 25 European countries and in conjunction with National Express and Scottish City Link connect the destination with Continental Europe and 1200 UK locations. Route information, on-line booking, timetables and fares can be found on their web site.
Scottish CityLink provide coach services throughout Scotland to major cities and rural communities and in conjunction with Eurolines and National Express link the destination to over 1200 locations within the UK and 25 countries in continental Europe.
National Express provide long distance bus and coach services throughout the UK and in association with Scottish City Link and Eurolines connect the destination to 25 European countries and 1200 locations in England, Scotland and Wales.