Travel
Flight: Glasgow has two airports, Glasgow international airport and Prestwick airport. Ryanair is the only airline operating at Prestwick airport. A taxi from Glasgow international airport to the university will cost approximately £20. Edinburgh airport is another international destination.
Train: Central Station and Queens Street Station are based in Glasgow city centre and are walking distance from the Buchanan Street and St. Enoch Subway stations.
Subway: Two subway stations (Hillhead and Kelvinbridge (closest)) are within 12 minutes walking distance to the Sir Charles Wilson building. Please note that the subway will be closed during July. Replacement bus services will operate.
Taxi: A taxi journey from the city centre to the university will cost approximately £10. Please mention that you are getting off at the main Glasgow University entrance on University Avenue.
Bus: First bus lines 4 and 4A run from the city centre to the university and stop opposite to the Glasgow student union building.
The Traveline journey planner offers advice on public transport and how to get to the university.
Maps
Map of local area around conference venue. Please click her for Google Maps.
Accomodation
Accomodation has been arranged for the students for Wednesday the 10th and Thursday the 11th of April 2019 the Glasgow Youth Hostel, 8 Park Terrace, Glasgow, G3 6BY.
Other hotels which are close to the conference venue include:
- Hilton Grosvenor
- Argyll Hotel
- Lorne Hotel
- Albion Hotel (close to Kelvinbridge subway station)
- Sandyford Hotel
- Alamo Guest House (good location next to Bowling Greens)
- Grand Central Hotel is located at the heart of Glasgow city centre but further away from the conference venue.
For information on other accomodation please use the VisitScotland webpage. The postcode for the university is G12 8QQ.
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