Travel

The address is University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ. There are numerous ways to reach the university, with additional information here.

• Buchanan Street bus station is the main terminus in Glasgow.

• From Buchanan Street bus station, there are many buses to get to the West End of Glasgow, but the First Bus 77 is the most direct.

• From central station, the First Bus 4/4A towards Broomhill takes you directly to University Avenue. Make sure not to take Stagecoach Bus 4 as this does not travel to the University!

• If you are arriving to the registration desk by First Bus 4/4A, we recommend arriving at the bus stop across from the Boyd Orr Building, which is only a few minutes walk to the Advanced Research Centre (ARC).

• Whilst not directly next to the university, Partick station is a short 15 minute walk to the campus.

• If you arrive at Central or Queen Street station, you may find it more convenient to take the bus or subway to arrive closer to the university campus.

• The subway takes a circular route around the centre of Glasgow. 

• There are 2 directions - inner (anti-clockwise) and outer (clockwise). If one is closed you can take the other direction and still reach all stops.

• The Hillhead and Kelvinhall stops are only a few minutes walk to the university campus.

• Please note that the sub-crawl, will involve the use of the subway.

• Tickets provided for those who are taking part in the evening activity at Boom Battle Bar.

• Parking on campus is restricted to those with a permit and nearby pay and display can be expensive.

• If you are arriving by car and have registered for accommodation, free parking is available at the Queen Margaret residences.

• If you are not booked to stay at Queen Margaret residences, free on-street parking is available next to the Queen Margaret residences.

• The Queen Margaret residences are roughly a 20-25 minute walk to the campus.

• Glasgow International Airport is around 7 miles west of the University. You can take the First bus 77 directly from the airport to the West End of Glasgow.

• Glasgow Prestwick Airport is around 33 miles south-west of the University. You can take the train or use the airport bus service to the city centre.

• Edinburgh International Airport is around 42 miles east of the University. You can take the Citylink Air bus service directly to Buchanan Street Bus Station.