GLASGOW - GETTING AROUND

GLASGOW - GETTING AROUND Glasgow is a compact city easy to navigate on foot and built on a grid system, the region has an integrated network of public transport services for the convenience of both visitors and residents alike. We hope that the information below will help you navigate your way into the city centre and around during your stay. TRAVEL AT A GLANCE JOURNEY OPERATOR DEPART JOURNEY SINGLE RETURN GLASGOW AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE 500 GLASGOW SHUTTLE EVERY 10 MINS 24 HOURS APPROX 25 MINS 4.50 7.00 OPEN RETURN GLASGOW AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE GLASGOW TAXIS ON BOOKING 15/20 MINS 19.80 N/A GLASGOW AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE GLASGOW AIRPORT TAXIS IMMEDIATE 15/20 MINS APPROX 25.00 N/A CITY CENTRE TO SECC GLASGOW CENTRAL STATION FIRST SCOTRAIL EVERY 9 MINS 3 MINS 1.30 1.60 GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE http://www.glasgowairport.com/ COACH TRAVEL Delegates can use the 500 Glasgow Shuttle service which is operated by First Bus. This direct journey into the City Centre departs every 10 minutes from the front of the terminal building. The 500 service incorporates stops in close proximity to several accommodation locations. A single journey is 4.50 and an open return of up to 14 days is 7.00, you can buy tickets in advance online for this service. **For further information including timetables & route maps http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/glasgow/journey_planning/glasgow_shuttle/fares.php TAXIS GLASGOW TAXIS On arrival at the airport delegates can call and book a taxi with Glasgow Taxis on +44 (0) 141 429 7070. These are the black cabs that you ll see in and around the city. The standard journey price from the Airport to the City Centre should be 19.80. **For further information on Glasgow Taxis http://www.glasgowtaxis.co.uk/services_fare.php

GLASGOW AIRPORT TAXIS Delegates can also take one of the Airport Taxis which are always located immediately outside the terminal building. Glasgow Airport Taxis can also be booked by calling +44 (0) 141 848 6363 The standard fare for these would be 25.00 to the City Centre **For further information on Glasgow Airport Taxis http://www.glasgowairportaxis.co.uk/glasgow-airport-taxi-c-62.html CITY CENTRE TO SECC Trains to the SECC Delegates can take the Low Level train from Glasgow Central Station to Exhibition Centre which is the station that services the SECC. This service is operated by First Scotrail. The service runs every 9 minutes from Glasgow Central Station and the journey will take 3 minutes. A single journey to the SECC will be 1.30 with a return fare 1.60 Tickets can be purchased in Central Station at the Ticket Desks or at the Automated Kiosks **For further information on the First Scotrail Network including rail timetables

AROUND THE CITY Strathclyde Partnership for Transport SPT plan and deliver transport solutions across all modes of transport available in the city. SPT work in partnership with each transport provider and their site provides a wealth of information on each transport element together with ticket and journey guides. A helpful one stop shop, to familiarise yourself with the transport options available in the region. **For further information on SPT http://www.spt.co.uk/index.aspx BY SUBWAY The subway is a circular route of 15 stations covering the centre and west of Glasgow. The route operates an inner circle (travels counter clockwise) and outer circle (travels clockwise), a trip round the entire circle would take only 24 minutes! Monday-Saturday services operate from 6.30am and from 10am on Sunday. Close 11.30pm (Monday-Saturday) and 6.00pm - Sunday. Trains run every 6-8 minutes and all trains stop at all stations. A flat fare applies to any one journey on the subway; adult single tickets are currently priced at 1.20, 2.40 for a return. **For full information on times, fares, frequency and tickets http://www.spt.co.uk/subway/ **For a routemap of the Subway network http://www.spt.co.uk/subway/using_the_subway.aspx BY RAIL Glasgow has two major train stations, Glasgow Central servicing the South and Glasgow Queen Street servicing Edinburgh and the North of the city and the country. You can easily navigate your way around the city departing from either one of these stations. **For all rail enquires and for further information including timetables, BY BUS First Bus Glasgow is the largest bus operating company in Scotland. With over 1000 buses in operation there will certainly be a service which will travel along the most appropriate route for you. **For further information on First Bus services in Glasgow, including fares, routes & timetables, please visit: http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/scotland/swscot/home/

EDINBURGH to GLASGOW. Should delegates arrive at Edinburgh International Airport, http://www.edinburghairport.com/ there are several travel options to Glasgow City Centre to choose from. As a guide we ve noted the key options below, Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh City Centre & Edinburgh City Centre to Glasgow City Centre: EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE COACH The Airlink 100 departs Edinburgh International Airport every 10 minutes with a journey time of 25 minutes to the centre of Edinburgh. The service departs from stance 19 which is located outside the UK arrivals hall and will travel into the heart of Edinburgh. The service includes a stop at Waverley Bridge where Waverley train station is located. A single journey is 3.50 and a return ticket would be 6.00. If you arrive at the airport in the wee small hours you can board the N22 bus which will also take the same route to the centre of Edinburgh. A flat fare of 3.00 applies for this journey. **For further information on the Airlink services including timetables and routes, http://www.flybybus.com/ ** For the Nightbus information http://www.nightbuses.com/ TAXI CENTRAL TAXIS There are separate taxi ranks for private airport taxis and for city "black cabs" outside the east (UK Arrivals) end of the terminal building. A journey to the city centre typically takes about 25 minutes and the fare would be approximately 18. A direct journey to Glasgow city centre should typically take 45 minutes and the fare would be approximately 90. Black Cabs are provided by Central Taxis and you can find these waiting outside the terminal building or you can also book one in advance on +44(0)131 229 2468 ** For further information on Onward Travel http://www.taxis-edinburgh.co.uk/home

PRIVATE HIRE AIRPORT TAXIS ONWARD TRAVEL & EDINBURGH AIRPORT TAXIS Private Airport Taxi arrangements can be managed by two main providers, Onward Travel & Edinburgh Airport Taxis. You can contact Onward Travel to book your taxi on +44 (0)131 333 2255 Edinburgh Airport Taxis can also be booked in advance on +44 (0)131 663 6526 ** For further information on Onward Travel & Edinburgh Airport Taxis http://www.onwardtravel.com/ http://www.edinburghairporttaxis.com/index.asp EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE TO GLASGOW CITY CENTRE BY COACH There is a regular coach service provided by Citylink which runs between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The coach departs form St Andrews Square Bus Station and terminates at Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow. A single journey is 6.30 and a return ticket would be 9.40 which is usually valid for a month from the date of purchase. For further information on Citylink services including timetables and routes, http://www.citylink.co.uk/index.php BY RAIL Delegates can easily reach Glasgow City Centre from Edinburgh City Centre with a very regular and fast train service. Trains depart from Waverley Station every 15 minutes and the journey time to Glasgow Queen Street Station is 50 minutes. A single journey to Glasgow will be 12.20 with a return fare 19.80 **For all rail enquires and for further information including timetables, please visit:

GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT to GLASGOW CENTRE. Should delegates arrive at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, http://www.glasgowprestwick.com/ there are 2 main travel options to Glasgow City Centre to choose from. As a guide we ve noted the key options below: BY RAIL Delegates can easily reach Glasgow City Centre from Prestwick Airport by taking the train directly from the airport. The train station is connected to the airport by a covered walkway from the terminal building. Trains depart every 30 minutes and the journey time to Glasgow Central Station is 45 minutes. Trains Operate from 05.20am 23.08pm. A single journey to Glasgow will be 6.70 with a any time return fare 11.90 **To take advantage of a 50% reduced fare, passengers should retain their boarding pass to claim this discount upon ticket purchase. **For all rail enquires and for further information including timetables, please visit: BY COACH There is a regular coach service provided by Stagecoach the X77 which runs between Prestwick Airport and Glasgow City Centre. The coach departs form Prestwick Airport the A79 Bus Stop and terminates at Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow. For further information on Stagecoach services including timetables and routes, http://www.stagecoachbus.com/western/timetables.php?depart=&arrive=&service=2 992 OUT OF HOURS TRANSPORT - IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note, should you arrive at Prestwick Airport outwith the hours of public transport you can reach Glasgow City Centre Via the X99/X100 coach service The last train will depart from the station at 23.08pm **For further information on the X99/X100 service http://www.gpia.co.uk/airportinfo/howto/bus.asp