Located in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland, The University of Glasgow is a prominent institution easily accessible by various modes of transportation.
Glasgow International Airport: The closest airport to the University of Glasgow, located around 8 miles from the campus. You have the option to take a taxi or use the Glasgow Airport Express (service 500) bus to reach the city centre. From there, you can take a subway to Hillhead Station, which is the closest to the University.
Glasgow Central Station: If you are coming from within the UK, this is the main station for trains coming from the south. You will then need to connect to the Glasgow Subway to get to Hillhead Station.
Glasgow Queen Street Station: Serves routes mainly from the north and east. You can take a subway from Buchanan Street Subway Station, which is a short walk from Queen Street Station, to Hillhead Station.
Glasgow has a bus station, Buchanan Bus Station, where long-distance buses arrive. From Buchanan Bus Station, you can walk to Buchanan Street Subway Station and take the subway to Hillhead Station.
If you're driving, the University of Glasgow is signposted locally. The main campus address is University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. However, parking on the university campus is limited, especially during term time.
The Glasgow Subway is a convenient way to get around and is the third-oldest underground metro system in the world. Hillhead Station is the nearest stop to the University, and the campus is just a short walk away.
Local buses also serve the area around the University. You can catch a number of buses that run along Great Western Road and Byres Road.