Glasgow is in west central Scotland. It’s Scotland’s largest city and is easily accessible from the rest of the UK and overseas by train, sea, road and air.

As part of our commitment to sustainability, the team at ISPP have put together ways in which you as a delegate can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint. Glasgow is a very compact city and easy to get around on foot. Glasgow also has a very extensive and efficient public transport system. For more information on ways to get to and from the conference sustainably, please read below:

BY RAIL
Glasgow is well connected by rail from across the UK by 2 main national railway stations:

• Glasgow Central Station
• Glasgow Queen Street Station
  
  

To find out more and book tickets visit any of the following websites:

scotrail.co.uk
tpexpress.co.uk
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
thetrainline.com

The SEC has its own dedicated railway station – Exhibition Centre – allowing easy access to the city centre and suburbs and runs between the hours of 06:20 (from Glasgow Central) and 23:34 (to Glasgow Central) Monday to Saturday and between the hours of 09:04 (from Glasgow Central) and 23:30 (to Glasgow Central) on Sundays.

There are six trains an hour (around every 10 minutes) from Exhibition Centre (Journey time 4 minutes) to Glasgow Central station. From Glasgow Central Station to Exhibition Centre, depart from Platform 17 (low level).

Scotrail is offering a dedicated Conference ticket for only £5 for 5 days, that connects the SEC to the city centre. For further information click here.

BY SEA
You can travel to Scotland by ferry from the major ports of Belfast and Larne in Northern Ireland. Ferries dock at Cairnryan in the southwest of Scotland, with a bus service taking passengers to the city centre in 2 hours 10 minutes.

Find out more information at stenaline.co.uk and dfds.com

BY ROAD
Scotland has an extensive motorway road network. Glasgow is linked to the following places:

Edinburgh via the M8
England via the M74
Stirling via the M80
West Coast Scotland via the M77

For more information on Scotland’s road network, visit the Transport Scotland website at transport.gov.scot

BY AIR
Glasgow has 3 international airports nearby, with connections across the UK and the World:

• Glasgow Airport is the closest airport to the city centre. Catch the express bus service from outside the terminal and arrive in Glasgow in around 15 minutes. Visit glasgowairport.com for more information.
• Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 32 miles (51km) from Glasgow. It is very accessible with train and bus services to the city centre. Find out more at glasgowprestwick.com
• Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow. There is a direct bus service from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station which takes around 1 hour. To find out more information visit edinburghairport.com

Important: Updated Travel Guidelines for the UK
If you are planning to attend ISPP 2025, please be aware of updated travel guidelines for entering the UK. It is essential to review the requirements regarding Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to ensure you have everything you need before your trip.

The following link below is the best overview, where visitors can find official information and apply: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

Another helpful link, which details key deadlines for groups of visitors (by country), is as follows: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

GETTING AROUND GLASGOW

SUBWAY
The subway is one of the easiest ways to get around the city centre, west end and southside of Glasgow. Running every 4 minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the 15 stations.

You can either buy a single ticket or, if you’re here for a few days, you might want to get a Subway Smartcard, which offers the best fares and you can top up as you go. Visit the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) website for more information.

WALK (get those steps in!)
Glasgow is a very walkable city, especially the city centre, so you can easily explore it on foot whilst taking in the beautiful buildings and architecture around you. Get your bearings by visiting the Glasgow Convention Bureau Neighbourhood Guides.

BICYCLE

Glasgow is a great cycling city. With a OVO/Nextbike station located outside the venue and multiple cycling paths, the campus is easily accessible for cyclists. The city is linked to the National Cycle Network and has designated cycle lanes on many roads.

A covered cycle rack is located in the main piazza between the SEC and the SEC Armadillo.

You can rent a bike via OVO/Nextbike’s Android / iPhone App or by phoning +44 (0) 20 816 69851. Rental starts at £1 for the first 30 minutes.

BUS
First Bus Glasgow operates over 80 routes across the city and has a variety of tickets to choose from, including day tickets allowing unlimited travel in your selected area all day, or a weekly ticket if you are staying in Glasgow for longer. For more information and to get the cheapest prices, download the First Bus App, where you can buy and store tickets on your phone, plan your journey in advance and track the arrival of your next bus.

TAXI
Glasgow’s taxi drivers are some of the friendliest in the World. Glasgow Taxis operate 5 and 6-seater cabs in and around the city. If their yellow light is on, they can be flagged down on the street, or alternatively call +44 (0) 141 429 7070 to book.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional travel directions, please visit: https://www.sec.co.uk/visitor-information/how-to-get-here

For bus and train travel around the UK you can use trainline https://www.thetrainline.com