Getting around

Glasgow is a compact and walkable city. Built on a grid system, it is easy to navigate on foot or by public transport.

Travel to the SECC

  • 4 minutes by train from Glasgow Central Station
  • Trains run every 9 minutes
  • £1.40 single; £1.70 return
  • 5 minutes by taxi

Subway

Scotland’s only Subway system’s circular route is a fast and efficient way to travel around particularly in the city centre, west end and south side areas.

  • Operating hours are Mon to Sat 6:30am – 11:30pm; Sun 10am – 6pm
  • Runs every 6-8 minutes
  • £1.20 single; £2.40 return
  • Day ticket £3.50
Glasgow Subway Map 243 KB (PDF)

Trains

Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow by rail to the South. Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Edinburgh, the North of the city and Northern Scotland.

ScotRail Conference Rover Ticket

Explore the city and its many attractions with the new Conference Rover Ticket. This flexible rail pass makes hopping around the city quick and simple so you can enjoy everything Glasgow has to offer.

Benefits include:

  • flat price of £5
  • valid for 5 days unlimited travel on all ScotRail services within the Conference Zone (no time restrictions)
  • frequent reliable services to and from the SECC
  • issued at all ScotRail stations within the Conference Zone to conference delegates showing qualifying identification
  • 50% discount on travel outwith the Conference Zone
ScotRail Conference Rover TicketFull details of the ScotRail Conference Rover Ticket998 KB (PDF)

Roundabout Ticket

The “Roundabout” one-day ticket allows unlimited travel by rail to over 110 stations in the Greater Glasgow area and unlimited travel on the Glasgow Subway. Adult fare is £6.00 and child fare is £3.00.

  • ScotRailScotrail’s routes and timetables.

Buses

First Bus Glasgow is the largest bus operating company in Scotland, with over 1000 buses in operation.

  • FirstBus 

Delegate Travel Pass

The Delegate Travel Pass provides free access to most public transport within the city as well beyond – all the way to Loch Lomond and New Lanark.

The Pass gives access to:

  • The Glasgow subway, city centre buses and trains
  • Trains to various attractions outside Glasgow

The delegate travel pass can be ordered by conference organisers via Glasgow City Marketing Bureau – for more information regarding a delegate travel pass offer please contact our Client Services team

Delegate Travel Pass – Map 602 KB (PDF)

Taxis

Glasgow’s taxi drivers are known to be some of the friendliest in the world!

Glasgow Taxis operate 5-seater “black cabs” in and around the city. If their yellow light is on they can be flagged down on the street, or alternatively call +44 (0) 141 429 70 70 to book.

City Sightseeing Bus

Hop on / hop off bus tours operate year round and are a great way to get around – buses depart from George Square throughout the day.

Conference organisers can arrange for discounted tickets for delegates through GCMB.

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