LOCATION & VENUE
Glasgow G3 8YW
United Kingdom
Accessibility
Public Transportation
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). From Queen Street, you’ll need to walk or get a bus to Central to continue your journey by train.
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 SEC).
Glasgow Conference Rover Ticket
- Flat price of £5
- Issued at all ScotRail stations within the Conference Zone to conference delegates showing qualifying identification: conference badge OR registration confirmation with ID
- Valid within Glasgow city centre Conference Zone (area bounded by Partick, High Street and Argyle Street)
- Valid for five days unlimited rail travel on all ScotRail services within the Conference Zone (no time restrictions)
- Frequent reliable services to and from the venue
- Up to 50% discount on travel outside the Conference Zone
- No admin charges
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. A covered cycle rack is located in the Scottish Event Campus between the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo.
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.
Arriving by train
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.
Arriving by air
Glasgow is served by three international airports, with connections across the world.
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport (GLA) serves most major international airlines. It’s located 8 miles (13km) west of the city. Airport buses run from the airport to Glasgow city centre up to every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, and take approximately 25 minutes.
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.
Edinburgh Airport
(EDI) is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow and serves most major international airlines. You can get to Glasgow from the airport by bus, taxi or train. Journey times are around 30 minutes in normal traffic.
Arriving by car
The SEC (Scottish Event Campus) is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking.
From 1st June 2023 the Glasgow City Centre Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come 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. For more information see www.glasgow.gov.uk/LEZ
For information regarding deliveries and pick-ups by exhibitors, please refer to the Exhibtior manual (sent by email) or contact us at eano-meetings@eano.eu.
Sustainability
If you must use transportation that is not climate neutral, we recommend to look at options to offset your carbon footprint (e.g. offered by the transportation company).
Glasgow
Glasgow is one of the world’s most exciting, friendly and culturally vibrant cities.
Check out the current special delegate offers in Glasgow and beyond.
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:
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