Congress Venue
Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
Exhibition Way
Glasgow G3 8YW
Scotland, United Kingdom
How to reach the venue?
BY TRAIN
ScotRail Conference Rover: £5 for up to 5 days travel
ScotRail offer a special discounted train ticket for delegates travelling between the city centre and the SEC by train.
The Conference Rover costs just £5 for up to 5 days travel.
More information can be found here.
Our venues are partnered with ScotRail, who operate more than 90% of passenger services in Scotland and are the country’s largest transport operator – with the figure of 92.5 million passenger journeys in 2014/15.
- Glasgow is well connected by train from across the UK.
- Glasgow Central station links Glasgow to every UK city.
- Glasgow Queen Street station operates routes mainly to central and northern Scotland.
There are more than 20 direct trains per day from London. Direct trains from Edinburgh run every 15 minutes on weekdays.
Scotrail is the main operator in Scotland and has information on the West Highland Line, the North Highland Line and Caledonian Sleepers (overnight trains from Scotland to London). Check ScotRail’s latest timetables or download the ScotRail app by texting ‘ScotRail’ to 86688.
Once in the city centre, the SEC is a three-minute train ride from Glasgow Central. If you arrive at Queen Street, you’ll need to walk or get a bus to Central to continue your journey by train.
The SEC has its own dedicated railway station – Exhibition Centre – allowing easy access from the city centre and suburbs. There are six trains an hour (around every 10 minutes) from Glasgow Central station, departing from Platform 17 (low level).
Strathclyde Passenger Transport operates the Glasgow Subway providing quick and convenient connections from 15 points across the city (the St. Enoch stop is a few minutes’ walk from Central Station for onward transfer to the campus).
By Bus
Coach operators run services to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station from throughout the UK.
Visit Traveline Scotland for details
The X19 Stagecoach service operates near to the Scottish Event Campus, stopping on Finnieston Street only a few minutes’ walk from the venues. X19 Stagecoach timetable.
By Air
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport (GLA) serves most major international airlines. It’s located 8 miles (13km) west of the city
These are some of the most common connections. More information can be found at Scotland’s public transport information website Traveline Scotland.
Airport buses run from the airport to Glasgow city centre up to every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, and take approximately 25 minutes.
The 747 AirLink service operates via Renfrew, Braehead, Partick, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Charing Cross and the city centre. For more information on times and fares please visit the Scottish Citylink website.
Glasgow Taxis on arrival at the airport – bookings can be made by calling +44 (0) 141 429 7070. Alternatively, Glasgow Airport Taxis are located immediately outside the terminal building or can also be booked by calling +44 (0) 141 889 1813.
The airport also has an SPT Travel Desk, located at Domestic Arrivals (Check-in), where staff can provide you with details of buses and taxis.
Once in the city centre, the SEC is a five-minute cab or short train ride from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
(PIK) is 32 miles (51km) southwest of the city. It’s a main base for Ryanair and serves European destinations.
There are three trains per hour on weekdays and the journey to Glasgow Central Station takes around 50 minutes.
Alternatively it’s an easy journey to drive via the M77 or there is an early morning and late evening express bus service, the X99/X100, which takes an hour. You can book tickets here: Express Bus Service
Once in the city centre, the SEC is a five-minute cab or short train ride from Glasgow Central station.
BY CAR
The SEC (Scottish Event Campus) is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking.
Leave the M8 at junction 19 and join the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814). Westbound on the Expressway (A814) take the cut off for the campus. Turn left at traffic lights and take the right lane to access multi-storey parking. View a map and directions.
Scotland has an extensive motorway network. Glasgow is linked to Edinburgh by the M8 and England via the M74. The M80 connects Stirling to Glasgow, while the M77 connects us to the west coast of Scotland.
Traffic Scotland provides up to date traffic and roadworks information.
Our postcode for your satnav is G3 8YW.
Parking
The multi-storey is operated by Glasgow City Council.
Further information is available from the operator’s website.
The multi-storey has a height restriction of 2m. Drivers with vehicles over 2m can find other local parking areas here.
Please note that residential parking cannot be accommodated at the SEC.
Please consider car sharing at the time of traveling to the venue. Also, you can alternatively use the excellent public transportation.
If you need to use a mode of transportation that is not climate neutral, we recommend you to look at the options offered by each transportation company to offset the carbon footprint. You can visit the following website to learn more about how to offset the travel carbon footprint: https://klimaneutralität.boku.ac.at/en/co2-kompensation/
Taxi Service
There is a Glasgow Taxis pick-up and drop-off point outside the OVO Hydro.
There are several taxi ranks throughout the city including at Buchanan Bus Station, Queen Street and Central stations and most large hotels.
The distinctive black cabs can accommodate five or six people. If their yellow light is on you can flag them down on the street. Alternatively, you can call +44 (0) 141 429 70 70 or visit the Glasgow Taxis website to book. Our address for the online taxi booking form is SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW.
An average journey from the city centre will cost around £7. All Glasgow Taxi drivers are enhanced disclosure checked.
By Bike
Glasgow is a great cycling city and the SEC is pleased to help more people get around by bike.
Glasgow is linked to the National Cycle Network and has designated cycle lanes on many roads.
The SEC is accessible via many cycle lanes and paths including one particularly picturesque route that runs alongside the River Clyde.
For further details visit the Sustrans website.
A covered cycle rack is located in the Scottish Event Campus between the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo.
Bike Hire
The city has a popular bike hire scheme similar to London. Nextbike Glasgow has 170 bikes for hire in 31 locations, available 24/7. You can rent a bike via nextbike’s Android / iPhone App by the on-bike computer, or by phoning +44 (0) 20 816 69851. Rental starts at £1 for the first 30 minutes.
Visit Cycling Scotland for more information about cycling in Scotland.
Glasgow
Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow is one of the world’s most exciting, friendly and culturally vibrant cities.
Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions.
The city has a range of cultural attractions including many museums and art galleries offering free entry, such as the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the award-winning Riverside Museum.
Visitors can explore the works of artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, walk the city centre Art Mural Trail or take a stroll through one of the many parks and green spaces.
Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events per week, plus a full calendar of other exciting events and festivals throughout the year.
The food and drink scene offers something for everyone, from traditional whisky pubs to fine dining, in a variety of lively neighbourhoods including Finnieston (SEC), the City Centre, the West End and Merchant City.
Delegates can look forward to a warm welcome in a city voted ‘world’s friendliest city’ by Rough Guides.
If you’re extending your stay, Glasgow has excellent travel connections for exploring Scotland and an exciting selection of year-round tours leaving daily for the Scottish Highlands.
For more information on Glasgow visit People Make Glasgow, People Make Glasgow Useful Info and Historic Environment Scotland.
Check the special offers of Glasgow for conference delegates.
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