How to get to the Congress centre?
The SEC Centre is Scotland’s largest exhibition centre, located in Glasgow, Scotland.
Scottish Event Campus
Exhibition Way
Glasgow G3 8YW
United Kingdom
By Air
Glasgow is served by three international airports, with connections across the world. There are over 45 flights from London a day.
Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport (GLA) serves most major international airlines. It’s located 8 miles (13km) west of the city.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
(PIK) is 32 miles (51km) southwest of the city. It’s a main base for Ryanair and serves European destinations.
Edinburgh Airport
(EDI) is 39 miles (63km) from Glasgow and serves most major international airlines.
By Car & Taxi
The SEC (Scottish Event Campus) is conveniently situated for motorists, just off the M8 motorway and with plenty of parking.
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. View a map and directions.
Scotland has an extensive motorway network. Glasgow is linked to Edinburgh by the M8 and England via the M74. The M80 connects Stirling to Glasgow, while the M77 connects us to the west coast of Scotland.
Traffic Scotland provides up to date traffic and roadworks information.
Our postcode for your satnav is G3 8YW.
Taxi Service
There is a Glasgow Taxis pick-up and drop-off point outside the OVO Hydro.
There are several taxi ranks throughout the city including at Buchanan Bus Station, Queen Street and Central stations and most large hotels.
The distinctive black cabs can accommodate five or six people. If their yellow light is on you can flag them down on the street. Alternatively, you can call +44 (0) 141 429 70 70 or visit the Glasgow Taxis website to book. Our address for the online taxi booking form is SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW.
An average journey from the city centre will cost around £7. All Glasgow Taxi drivers are enhanced disclosure checked.
By Train
The venues are partnered with ScotRail, who operate more than 90% of passenger services in Scotland and are the country’s largest transport operator – with the figure of 92.5 million passenger journeys in 2014/15.
- Glasgow is well connected by train from across the UK.
- Glasgow Central station links Glasgow to every UK city.
- Glasgow Queen Street station operates routes mainly to central and northern Scotland.
By Bus
Coach operators run services to Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station from throughout the UK.
Visit Traveline Scotland for details
The X19 Stagecoach service operates near to the Scottish Event Campus, stopping on Finnieston Street only a few minutes’ walk from the venues. X19 Stagecoach timetable.