Conference and Workshop Venues

The main conference will be held at the Glasgow Hilton Grosvenor hotel (left), situated in the vibrant West End of Glasgow. The venue is only a short walking distance from the University of Glasgow where conference workshops will take place at the School of Computing Science (right).


Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel University of Glasgow
School of Computing Science
1-9 Grosvenor Terrace Sir Alwyn Williams Building
Glasgow 18 Lilybank Gardens
G12 0TA G12 8RZ
Glasgow, UK Glasgow, UK
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HOW TO GET HERE

Air

Glasgow International Airport

  • 7 miles west of the University
  • First Bus Service (77) connects the West End of Glasgow and the airport. The Glasgow Airport Express (500) bus service connects the city centre and the airport.
  • Taxi fare from the airport to the West End costs approximately £21. From the city centre to the West End costs approximately £8.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

  • 33 miles south west of the University
  • Dedicated rail station to get to Glasgow city centre (click here)
  • Airport bus service to city centre takes around 45 minutes (click here)

Edinburgh International Airport

  • 42 miles east of the University
  • Bus Service Citylink Air direct to Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow


GETTING AROUND GLASGOW

Buses

  • Routes 4, 4A and 15 run through the main campus from the city centre.
  • Other routes serve Dumbarton Road, Great Western Road and Byres Road.
  • A Glasgow city tourist bus stops at the University.

Subway


Local Trains

The nearest suburban rail station is Partick, about one mile west of the University. It has an interchange with the subway 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. You can also phone for a black taxi cab on 0141 429 7070.


Cycle racks

There are numerous places to park bicycles across the University campus. If you want to find out more about locations of cycle parking facilities, showers, bus stops, gates and car parking areas on the main campus, you can consult the University of Glasgow Active Travel Map.



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