EAIE Glasgow 2026
Travel to Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is a dynamic cultural hub known for its creativity and character. As a UNESCO City of Music, it offers a vibrant live music scene that reflects this year’s conference theme, The Rhythm of Revolution. Easily accessible from London, Edinburgh and Manchester, Glasgow is well connected by train, bus and air, making it a convenient gateway to Scotland.
Glasgow is compact and easy to navigate, making it simple for conference participants to explore on foot or by bike. The city centre offers pedestrian-friendly streets, green spaces and clearly signposted routes between key venues, hotels and transport hubs. Please take a look at the useful links on this page to plan your journey.
Make the most of your trip by extending your stay in Scotland. From vibrant cities and historic landmarks to breathtaking landscapes and islands, there is plenty to explore beyond Glasgow. For inspiration and practical travel ideas, check Visit Scotland’s guide to places to go in Scotland.
Travel offers for participants
Free travel card
All participants will receive a free public transport card, kindly sponsored by edX, to help you get around in Glasgow. This card is valid for 4 consecutive days from the first day you use it.
Exclusive Eurostar discount
Travelling by train to Glasgow via London? You can claim a Eurostar discount for the European city–London leg of their journey: 15% off Eurostar Plus tickets and 10% off Eurostar Standard tickets. Update your registration details and tick the box to claim the offer.
Guided city tours
Discover Glasgow from a different perspective with Invisible Cities, a social enterprise offering walking tours led by guides with lived experience of homelessness. Explore the city while supporting positive social impact.
Glasgow by train
Glasgow is well-connected by train, making it accessible from European cities. For overseas travellers, flying into a hub such as London, Paris or Amsterdam and continuing by train to Glasgow offers a comfortable, relaxing and scenic way to start your journey.
From Edinburgh, UK
- Route: Edinburgh– Glasgow
- Travel Time: Approx 1 hour
- Highlights: A frequent connection between Scotland’s two largest cities. Trains run every 15-30 minutes, offering a comfortable journey through the heart of Scotland.
- Plan your trip: ScotRail
- Carbon savings: Train travel reduces CO2 emissions by approx. 80–85% compared to car travel (one-way per passenger: car 25kg | train 4kg).
From London, UK
- Route: London – Glasgow
- Travel Time: 5 hours
- Highlights: Enjoy the scenic landscape on the journey, passing through some of the UK’s beautiful countryside, like the Midlands and the Scottish Lowlands.
- Plan your trip: National Rail, LNER or ScotRail
- Carbon savings: Train travel reduces CO2 emissions by approx. 85% compared to flying (one-way per passenger: Flight 150 kg | Train 22 kg).
From Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Route: Amsterdam – London – Glasgow
- Travel Time: 11 hours
- Highlights: Take the Eurostar from Amsterdam to London, enjoying the high-speed service under the channel, then transfer in London to a domestic train to Glasgow, passing through some of the UK’s most scenic landscapes.
- Plan your trip: Eurostar, National Rail, LNER or ScotRail
- Carbon savings: Train travel reduces CO2 emissions by approx. 80–85% compared to flying (one-way per passenger: Flight 220 kg | Train 42 kg).
From Paris, France
- Route: Paris – London – Glasgow
- Travel Time: 9 hours
- Highlights: Travel in style from Paris to Glasgow with Eurostar to London St Pancras then from London Euston to Glasgow Central. Enjoy the diverse European countryside along the journey.
- Plan your trip: Eurostar, National Rail, LNER
- Carbon savings: Train travel reduces CO2 emissions by approx. 80% compared to flying (one-way per passenger: Flight 135 kg | Train 23 kg).
From Frankfurt, Germany
- Route: Frankfurt – London – Glasgow
- Travel Time: 11 hours
- Highlights: Travel from Frankfurt to Glasgow by high-speed rail and enjoy the scenic views across Germany and the British countryside.
- Plan your trip: Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, National Rail, LNER
- Carbon savings: Train travel reduces CO2 emissions by approx. 85% compared to flying (one-way per passenger: Flight 210 kg | Train 30 kg).
Glasgow by plane
Flying to Glasgow is the quickest way to reach the city. Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the main international airport, offering flights across the UK and to major European cities like Amsterdam and Paris. The airport is located just 15 minutes from the city centre by taxi or airport shuttle. Upon arrival, there are several options to reach the conference venue, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
💡Tip: You may also want to check flights to London, which can sometimes be cheaper or offer more options. From London, Glasgow can be reached easily by train or a short domestic flight.
By Taxi
A direct taxi ride takes around 15 minutes and costs approximately £20–£ 30.
By public transportation
Take the 500 Airport Express Bus to Glasgow Central Station. From there, catch a train to Exhibition Centre Station, which is adjacent to the SEC. The travel time is approximately 30 minutes and costs around £10. Tickets can be purchased at the station.