Getting to Glasgow

By Road

The main M74 north/south motorway allows quick, easy access to the entire region.

Approaching from the south follow the M74 motorway past Hadrian�s Wall through the heart of the region and on to Glasgow city centre. The Clyde Valley Tourist Route (via the A73, A72 and A702) offers motorists a relaxed and scenic alternative through the South Lanarkshire countryside.

Approaching from the north the M9 motorway takes you through North Lanarkshire to Glasgow and from the east the M8 from Edinburgh travels through Glasgow city centre and beyond to the picturesque towns and villages of Inverclyde.

By Air

Glasgow International Airport is a twenty minute bus or taxi ride from the city centre just eight miles (13 kilometres) west of Glasgow City Centre. Glasgow International Airport provides direct flights from many European cities serviced by a large number of airlines.

Paisley's Gilmour Street railway station is the nearest to the airport. Just two miles from the terminal, it can be reached by taxi or by regular bus services.

Glasgow Prestwick International is only 45 minutes by rail or road. The M77 road link means that Glasgow city centre is only a 32 mile drive on motorway and "A" class dual carriageway.

By Rail

Glasgow's Central Station is connected with every city in the UK, while Queen Street Station serves central and northern Scotland.

By Coach

All UK coach operators run services to Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station from throughout the UK.