Visiting Glasgow

Glasgow is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Glasgow?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Glasgow then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Glasgow!

FAQs About Glasgow

How Do I Get To Glasgow?

Driving Directions to Glasgow:

From Edinburgh: Take the M8 westward towards Glasgow. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

From Stirling: Take the M80 towards Glasgow. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.

From Ayr: Take the A77 north towards Glasgow. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

Rail Directions to Glasgow:

From Edinburgh: Trains run frequently from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

From Stirling: Trains run frequently from Stirling station to Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

From Ayr: Trains run frequently from Ayr station to Glasgow Central station. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes.

If you are coming from further afield, both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports have good transport links to Glasgow.

For the best route, use a mapping website or GPS device.

What's The Nearest Airport To Glasgow?

The closest airport to Glasgow is Glasgow International Airport. It is located approximately 8 miles (13 kilometers) west of the city center. From the airport, there are several routes you can take to get to the city center, including driving on the M8 motorway, taking a taxi, or using public transportation such as buses or trains. The journey by car or taxi takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions, while the bus or train ride takes between 30-45 minutes.

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