Maps and Travel

Glasgow is situated in the west coast of Scotland with ready access to countryside of outstanding natural beauty and less than an hour away from many attractions, including Edinburgh, Stirling, the Ayrshire coast, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

Transport to and around Glasgow is of a high standard. Glasgow airport, only a short distance of the city centre, operates regular national and international flights. The Glasgow underground train system provides easy access around the city centre, whilst bus and train services enable travel within the city and to outlying areas.

The Faculty of Education is housed in the St. Andrew's building in the main Gilmorehill campus. It is in the cosmopolitan West End of Glasgow, just three miles away from the vibrant city centre and adjacent to the city’s best loved historic parks, Kelvingrove Park.

Travel into Glasgow

Air

• Glasgow International Airport
  www.baa.com/main/airports/glasgow
  Tel: 0870 040008
   
  The airport is situated seven miles to the west of the University. There is an airport bus service to the city centre. The taxi fare is in the region of £13-15. Glasgow International Airport has direct flight connections to all major European hubs, plus North America and the Middle East.
   
• Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
  www.gpia.co.uk
  Tel: 01292 511000
   
  The airport is situated 22 miles south-west of the University. There is a railway station at the airport and an airport bus service to the city centre.

Public transport information

Contact Travelline Scotland 0870 6082608
www.travelinescotland.com

• Rail
  Intercity links to all major cities. Frequent services to Edinburgh (50 minutes) and London (5 hours). There are two city-centre terminals, Queen Street and Central (served by Buchanan St and St Enoch underground stations respectively)

• Coach
  Buchanan Bus Station is the main terminus for long distance coaches.

Road

From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction. M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west. Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west). Car parking on the University campus and surrounding area is extremely difficult.

Transport within Glasgow

Buses

Routes 11 and 44 runs through the main campus from the city centre. Numerous other routes serve Dumbarton Road, Great Western Road and Byres Road. A seasonal tourist bus stops at the University.

Underground

Kelvinbridge station is the the nearest station for St. Andrew's building, which is a mere 5 minutes walk away. The main station for the University is Hillhead.

Local trains

The nearest suburban rail station is Partick, about one mile to the west of the University. It has an interchange with the underground and with bus services on Dumbarton Road.

Taxis

Black taxi cabs can be picked up at most times in the University area and the city centre.

Cycle racks

Cycle racks are provided on campus at A21, B3, B4, E1 and E2 (see Main campus map).

Parking information

Please note that there are a number of designated parking bays available for disabled blue badge holders, in the small car park at the front of the St. Andrew's Building. They are available on a first come, first served basis. To register your requirement to use one of these bays, or other bays elsewhere on campus, please contact Irene Vezza on 0141 330 1823 or at i.vezza@educ.gla.ac.uk.

Most street parking surrounding the building is meter controlled.

Physical Access

DisabledGo

DisabledGo are a social enterprise who complete access audits for disabled users of public, private and voluntary sector buildings. This audit provides detailed accessibility information to assist disabled people visiting buildings across campus.

• St. Andrews Building Café
• St. Andrews Building Gym Hall
  
• St. Andrews Building Lecture Theatre
• St. Andrews Building Student Computer Clusters
• St. Andrews Building Teaching Rooms
  

Accessible maps

The University has produced accessible maps for the main campus. These highlight where there are accessible parking spaces and toilets.

Mobility Scooters

Student Disability Service has two mobility scooters available for students and staff for hire (no charge) for assistance in crossing the campus. Please contact the service directly to find out further details.

If you have experienced a particular issue with physical access anywhere on campus, please email physicalaccessissues@gla.ac.uk where a member of Estates and Buildings staff will deal with your concern.