Travel & Parking

Getting to the Show

There are many easy ways to get to Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn.

The SEC has unparalleled accessibility via multiple transportation links, including major roadways, railways, and airports.


 

ARRIVE BY CAR

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is situated in the heart of Glasgow, just off the M8 motorway. Leave the M8 at junction 19 and join the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814). Westbound on the Expressway (A814) take the cut off for the campus. Turn left at traffic lights and take the right lane to access multi-storey parking.

Sat Nav post code: G3 8GS

The Glasgow City Centre Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is currently in force. All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. For more information see www.glasgow.gov.uk/LEZ


 

PARKING

The only on-site car park is the multi-storey at Stobcross Road, G3 8GS, which is operated by Glasgow City Council. Further information is available from the operator’s website

The multi-storey car park is open 24 hours and has designated disabled blue badge parking bays and payment of the car park tariff is required before you exit. 

The multi-storey car park has an accessible walkway that takes you directly to the SEC. Lifts are available to gain access to each level of the carpark as well as for exiting and entering the car park walkway.

PLEASE NOTE: You can find alternative parking locations here.

ARRIVE BY TRAIN

Scotrail is the main operator in Scotland. Check ScotRail’s latest timetables or download the ScotRail app by texting ‘ScotRail’ to 86688.

Once in the city centre, the SEC is a three-minute train ride from Glasgow Central. If you arrive at Queen Street, you’ll need to walk (5-10 minutes) or get a bus to Central to continue your journey by train.

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).

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).

ARRIVE BY AIR

Getting Here From Glasgow Airport

Airport buses run from the airport to Glasgow city centre up to every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day, and take approximately 25 minutes.

The 747 AirLink service operates via Renfrew, Braehead, Partick, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Charing Cross and the city centre. For more information on times and fares please visit the Scottish Citylink website.

Glasgow Taxis on arrival at the airport – bookings can be made by calling +44 (0) 141 429 7070. Alternatively, Glasgow Airport Taxis are located immediately outside the terminal building or can also be booked by calling +44 (0) 141 889 1813.

The airport also has an SPT Travel Desk, located at Domestic Arrivals (Check-in), where staff can provide you with details of buses and taxis.

Once in the city centre, the SEC is a short taxi or train ride from Glasgow Central station.

Getting Here From Glasgow Prestwick

There are three trains per hour on weekdays and the journey to Glasgow Central Station takes around 50 minutes.

Alternatively it’s an easy journey to drive via the M77 or there is an early morning and late evening express bus service, the X99/X100, which takes an hour.

Once in the city centre, the SEC is a short taxi or train ride from Glasgow Central station.