By Road
The main M74 north/south motorway allows quick, easy access to Glasgow from the south. The Clyde Valley Tourist Route (via the A73, A72 and A702) offers motorists a relaxed and scenic alternative through the South Lanarkshire countryside.
Approaching from the north the M9 motorway takes you through North Lanarkshire to Glasgow, and from the east the M8 from Edinburgh travels through Glasgow city centre and beyond to the picturesque towns and villages of Inverclyde.
For additional information about driving in the UK including maps, route planners, and travel insurance visit the Automobile Association (AA) or the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) and for up to date traffic and roadworks information see the NADICS - National Driver Information web site.
Approaching from the north the M9 motorway takes you through North Lanarkshire to Glasgow, and from the east the M8 from Edinburgh travels through Glasgow city centre and beyond to the picturesque towns and villages of Inverclyde.
For additional information about driving in the UK including maps, route planners, and travel insurance visit the Automobile Association (AA) or the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) and for up to date traffic and roadworks information see the NADICS - National Driver Information web site.
Please download the map below showing venues and hotels in the metropolitan Glasgow area to help plan your route.
Journey times:
London – 7 hours
Newcastle – 3 ½ hours
Birmingham – 6 hours
Manchester – 4 ½ hours
Inverness – 4 hours 40 minutes
Motorway exits for key venues & hotels:
SECC – M8 junction 19
Hilton Glasgow – M8 junction 18
Glasgow Marriott - M8 junction 19
Radisson SAS - M8 junction 19
University of Strathclyde – M8 junction 15
Glasgow Caledonian University – M8 junction 16
University of Glasgow - M8 junction 18
Thistle Glasgow - M8 junction 16
Downloads
Detailing hotels & venues in the metropolitan Glasgow area. (454 KB)