It is not long now until Glasgow comes alive and the city welcomes up to one million spectators to enjoy the buzz and excitement of Scotland’s biggest sporting and cultural festival.
At the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, we’re making sure that getting to events and exploring the city of Glasgow will be a positive experience for everyone. Whether you’re walking, cycling or taking public transport, we have improved our facilities to make getting around as quick and simple as possible.
Due to all the excitement and visitors the Games will bring, Glasgow’s transport networks will be busier than usual. To minimise delays and disruption to your journey at Games Time, it’s better to plan and book ahead.
Here are some helpful things to remember as you make travel plans for the Commonwealth Games:
> After you have purchased tickets for an event we advise planning your journey in advance.
>There will be no general parking spaces at any of the venues at Glasgow 2014, with the exception of limited spaces for Blue Badge holders who must book in advance. Further details of all accessible transport services are available here.”
> Glasgow is a compact city and the best way to get to your venue is by walking, cycling or public transport.
> Spectators are entitled to use local public transport (trains, buses and subway) on the day when their event ticket is valid by showing it on request. Further details are available here.
>There is limited pre-bookable park and ride at some venues. Further information on park and ride is available here
> You can plan your journey using the latest Traveline Scotland app, or the Journey Planner available from the Traveline Scotland home page.
If you’re travelling to Glasgow from another country, information is available here and there is a great guide to travelling around Glasgow here. If you have yet to book your accommodation, please check the VisitScotland website for the latest information or call their Contact Centre on 0845 148 6040.
If you are coming from within Scotland, we have information for everyone on the best routes and modes of travel for the Games.
For information about accessible transport please see our Accessibility Options section.
clyde-siders are our helpful volunteers and they’ll be out and about in force to provide assistance and guide you to your chosen venue. Wayfinding signs will also be implemented which will guide you from transport hubs into and around the venues. So why not leave your car at home, take advantage of the many modes of sustainable travel and enjoy your time in Glasgow.
