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| Wednesday, 07 May 2008 | |
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Travel to Glasgow
Glasgow By Air : Glasgow has a
wide choice of direct flights from the rest of the United Kingdom, from
North America and from Europe. The city is served by two international
airports, both with easy access to the city centre.
Glasgow By Rail : There
is a fast intercity rail service which operates from many of the major
town is England, and a sleeper services from London to Glasgow.
Journey time from London is about 5 hours.
Glasgow By Road : Glasgow is at the centre of a major road and rail hub making road access for delegates and exhibitiors easy.
Glasgow is served by 2 international airports
The
airport is 15 minutes drive by direct motorway link from the city
centre with daily flights throughout the UK, to Europe and North
America.
Synopsis Of Flight Frequency
No. of flights per day between Glasgow and London airports: Approx 52 each way No. of European flights per week: Approx 93 No. of North American flights per week: Approx 27 Arrival at Airport
For
delegates arriving at Glasgow International Airport transfers can be
made to the cty by an express coach service every 15 minutes from the
airport to Buchanan Bus Station, costs approximately £3.00 per single
journey, journey time 15-20 minutes. This journey is covered by the
delegate transport pass, available to congress organisers to purchase
on behalf of their delegates.
Taxis are always available average cost £16.00 per single journey, journey time 10 minutes.
Airport
Meet & Greet Can be arranged through members of the Glasgow City Marketing Convention
Bureau who will arrange for a welcome desk at the airport and
co-ordinate coach transfers during key arrival times.
The airport is located south
west of the city, and operates RyanAir low cost flights to 20 scheduled
destinations. It is served by a direct train link to Glasgow City
Centre, trains run to Glasgow Central Station, a
40 minute journey. This journey is covered by the delegate transport
pass, available to congress organisers to purchase on behalf of their
delegates.
Journey times:
London – 4 ½ hours
Newcastle – 3 ½ hours Birmingham – 4 hours Manchester – 3 ½ hours Inverness – 3 ½ hours
> Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) – provides 8 trains per day to Glasgow from London. This site
provides on-line assistance, timetables, route information and details
of special promotions.
> Virgin Trains – provides 7 trains per day from London to Glasgow. This site also
offers on-line booking, route maps, travel information and useful
details on chosen destinations. You will also find information about
on-board services, passenger assistance and business travel.
> National Rail Enquiries –
this site has searchable timetable and useful journey planner. You will
also find details on facilities at major UK stations and points of
interest in the local area.
> FirstScotRail – Scotland’s Rail Operator – Here you will find details on the West
Highland Line, the North Highland Line and Caledonian Sleepers
(overnight trains from Scotland to London). You will also find
timetables, special ticket offers and other useful travel links.
> The Trainline – this site is a no-nonsense, direct approach to on-line train travel
booking. Use this link to find out times, book tickets and reserve
seats from any train operator in the mainland UK.
> BritRail –
this site provides information on special rail passes such as the
Freedom of Scotland Travel Pass which are only available to
international travellers. You will also find timetables and details on
where to purchase and how to use BritRail passes. BritRail Passes are
not available in the UK and must be purchased outside the UK.
Edinburgh is only 45 minutes away and trains depart every 15 minutes from Queen Street Station.
The
main M74 north/south motorway allows quick, easy access to Glasgow from
the south. The Clyde Valley Tourist Route (via the A73, A72 and A702)
offers motorists a relaxed and scenic alternative through the South
Lanarkshire countryside.
Approaching from the north the M9 motorway takes you through North Lanarkshire to Glasgow, and from the east the M8 from Edinburgh travels through Glasgow city centre and beyond to the picturesque towns and villages of Inverclyde. For additional information about driving in the UK including maps, route planners, and travel insurance visit the Automobile Association (AA) or the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) and for up to date traffic and roadworks information see the NADICS - National Driver Information web site.
Journey times:
London – 7 hours Newcastle – 3 ½ hours Birmingham – 6 hours Manchester – 4 ½ hours Inverness – 4 hours 40 minutes Motorway exits for key venues & hotels: SECC – M8 junction 19 Hilton Glasgow – M8 junction 18 Glasgow Marriott - M8 junction 19 Radisson SAS - M8 junction 19 University of Strathclyde – M8 junction 15 Glasgow Caledonian University – M8 junction 16 University of Glasgow - M8 junction 18 Thistle Glasgow - M8 junction 16 Holiday Inn Glasgow City West - M8 junction 19
Further information:
> SeeGlasgow.com .
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