Postcode: G3 8GS

From 1st June 2023 the Glasgow City Centre Low Emission Zone (LEZ) came into force. If you’re driving to the SEC via the City Centre you may be subject to a charge, so please check your route and vehicle compliance before travelling.

Parking

Please note that residential parking cannot be accommodated at the SEC.

Main Car Park

Multi-storey car park located at 10 Stobcross Road, G3 8GS (Operated by Glasgow City Council).

Accessible parking can be found through designated disabled blue badge parking bays across levels 0-4

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The SEC has its own dedicated railway station – Exhibition Centre – allowing easy access from the city centre and suburbs.

ScotRail

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). 

Planning Your Journey

There are more than 20 direct trains per day from London. Direct trains from Edinburgh run every 15 minutes on weekdays. 

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.

There are six trains an hour (around every 10 minutes) from Glasgow Central station to Exhibition Centre, 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).

Accessibility Access

On disembarking at the Exhibition Centre, a lift is available to take you to street level. A covered walkway connects the station to the Scottish Event Campus.

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Coach operators run services to Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station from throughout the UK

X19 Stagecoach Service

This service operates near the SEC, stopping on Finnieston Street, which is only a few minutes walk from the venue.

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Glasgow is served by three international airports, with connections across the world. There are over 45 flights from London a day.

Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport (GLA) serves most major international airlines. It’s located 8 miles (13km) west of the city. The airport has direct flights from North America with United Airlines & US Airways, direct flights from Canada with Air Transat and direct flights from Dubai with Emirates. They also have one-stop flights from North America with Icelandair.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

(PIK) is 32 miles (51km) southwest of the city. It’s a main base for Ryanair and serves European destinations. It has great flight times, quick and hassle free check-in, our own railway station and low cost on-site parking.

Edinburgh Airport

(EDI) is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow and serves most major international airlines.

Getting to the SEC from Glasgow Airport

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.

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