Getting to Glasgow
Travelling by Air
Glasgow has two international airports: Glasgow International Airport is the main airport and lies about 15km west of the city centre, regular taxis/buses are available to Glasgow city centre; Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is used mainly by low-cost airlines and lies about 50km south-west of the city centre, and is accessible by rail. Apart from major airlines, the following low-cost airlines connect Glasgow to the rest of the UK, Europe, and North America:
Travelling by Rail
Glasgow Central Station is a key hub in the UK rail network and provides convenient connection from London and other major UK cities. Glasgow Queen Street Station is the second main line station situated in the city centre, providing excellent links to the rest of Scotland.
For information on rail travel within the UK contact the 24 hour National Rail Enquiries Line on 08457 48 49 50.
For more information on individual rail operators or to book tickets on-line, please visit any of the following sites:
- Virgin Trains and East Coast operate direct routes to Glasgow Central Station from London's Euston and Kings Cross stations respectively.
- 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.
- First ScotRail - 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.
