Accessible Transport
In addition to taxis and local buses, additional games-specific accessible transport services will be provided at each venue. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be pre-booked. The detail of the services available for each venue is detailed below.
Our Spectator Services Accessibility team will be on hand to assist spectators with mobility requirements once they reach the venue.
How to book
Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109 to book the appropriate service for your venue. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment. When phoning to book any of these services please make sure you have to hand your Glasgow 2014 customer reference number (found on your tickets or email correspondence), wheelchair/Easy Access ticket number, along with details of the venue name, date and session you’re visiting.
Please note wheelchair/Blue Badge parking bookings are only valid for the specified session that the spectator ticket relates to. Failure to vacate the car park within your allocated parking slot inhibits other spectators with accessible needs from accessing the venue. Any vehicle left after the specified booking time may be removed with fees incurred.
Parking for wheelchair/Easy Access ticket holders and Blue Badge holders is limited to cars. If you have a larger vehicle that cannot be accommodated within a standard Blue Badge parking space, please contact the accessible transport booking line for advice.
Wheelchair Users
If you are a wheelchair user, please ensure that you have booked assistance for any ScotRail train services you will be using (and don’t forget the return journey). The Assisted Travel Helpline number is 0800 912 2901.
Mobility Scooters
Light mobility scooters can be transported on Accessible Shuttles; however passengers must be able to transfer from the scooter to a seat for the journey. The Scooter must also accord with the dimensions and weight below:
– Maximum length 104cm (41”)
– Maximum width 56cm (22”)
– Maximum combined weight of user and scooter (300kg – approximately 660 pounds)
– Maximum turning radius 99cm (39”)
If you intend to use a mobility scooter when attending a session, please call the Accessible Transport line on 0800 952 0110 to book this onto the shuttle services.
Barry Buddon Shooting Centre
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders is at Black Slab Car Park, Links Parade, Carnoustie, Angus DD7 7JD. Includes Accessible Shuttle service to/from the venue.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Carnoustie Railway Station.
Accessible shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 50m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
Wheelchair and easy access ticket holders arriving by taxi are advised to pre-book. Accessible taxis should drop at the Black Slab Car Park, Links Parade, Carnoustie, where a connecting shuttle will take those with accessibility requirements to the venues. This should be pre-booked as above.
Cathkin Braes Mountain Bike Trails
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders is at Castlemilk High School, 223 Castlemilk Drive Glasgow, G45 9JY. Includes Accessible Shuttle service to/from the venue.
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 30m from the spectator entrance.
Wheelchair / Blue badge parking is also available at Park and Ride sites, however please note that at the venue end there is a short walk (100m) from the park and ride drop off to the venue shuttle pick up to take you to the venue. The parking can be booked for:
2) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Hamilton International Park, Stephenson Place, Hamilton, G72 0FB, Park and Ride site.
3) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge/Easy Access ticket holders at Freescale, Colvilles Road, Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride G75 0TG Park and Ride site.
Taxis
Taxis must be pre-booked and they should use the taxi rank on Castlemilk Drive approximately 200m from venue.
Emirates Arena which includes the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome (Cycling and Badminton)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders is at Forge Shopping Centre Car Park, 1221 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G31 4EB. Includes Accessible Shuttle service to the venue.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Dalmarnock Railway Station.
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 60m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and they should use the taxi rank on Barthomolew, from here passengers can travel to Dalmarnock Station for an accessible shuttle bus service to the venue.
Buses
Local buses (majority are wheelchair accessible) are available north of the venue on Gallowgate, approx. 500m from the venue entrance. Further information on public bus services to this venue visit www.travelinescotland.com.
Glasgow National Hockey Centre (Hockey)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access is at Kings Drive, Glasgow, G40 1HB, approximately 100m from the venue entrance.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Dalmarnock Railway Station.
Accessible shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 75m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
Accessible taxis are advised to be pre-booked and they should use the taxi rank on Greenhead Street (approximately 350m from venue).
Buses
Local buses are available at London Road (approximately 650m from the venue). The majority of local buses are fully accessible. Further information on public bus services to this venue is available here.
Hampden Park (Athletics and Closing Ceremony)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking at Asda (Toryglen) for wheelchair users only. Travel to venue approximately 350m, with wheelchair mobility assistance provided.
2) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Shields Road, Scotland St, Glasgow G5 8PL. Includes Accessible Shuttle service to/from the venue.
3) Accessible Shuttle from Mount Florida station to/from the venue.
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 200m from the spectator entrance.
Wheelchair / Blue badge parking is also available at Park and Ride sites serving Hampden Park, however please note that at the venue end the distance from bus pick up / drop off is approximately 850m from the venue, so may not be suitable for all those with accessibility requirements. Low floor wheelchair accessible buses will serve the routes. The parking can be booked for:
4) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge/Easy Access ticket holders at Braehead Park and Ride site, Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, Renfrew, G51 4BN (please note 350m walk from car park to bus pick up/drop off). (28, 29, 30 July only)
5) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge/Easy Access ticket holders at Freescale, Colvilles Road, Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, G75 0TG, Park and Ride site. (27 July only)
6) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Silverburn Shopping Centre Car Park, Barrhead Road Glasgow, G53 6QR, Park and Ride site. (27 July to 3 August only)
7) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Baldinnie Road, Aberdalgie Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow, G34 9HX. (28 July to 3 August only)
8) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Hamilton International Park, Stephenson Place, Hamilton, G72 0FB, Park and Ride site. (28 July and 30 July only)
9) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Eurocentral, Parklands Ave, Eurocentral Glasgow, ML1 4WQ, Park and Ride site. (28 July to 3 August only)
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and should use the taxi rank on Myrtle View Road (approximately 300 metres from venue). There is a second taxi rank for Hampden Park on Aikenhead Road, south of Curling Crescent; this is further from the venue.
Buses
Local buses (majority are wheelchair accessible) are available north of the venue on Aikenhead Road. Further information on public bus services to this venue is available here.
Ibrox Stadium (Rugby Sevens)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Broomloan Rd.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Partick Railway Station to/from the venue
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 100m from the spectator entrance.
Wheelchair / Blue badge parking is also available at Park and Ride sites serving Ibrox Stadium, however please note that at the venue end the distance from bus pick up / drop off is approximately 500m from the venue. Limited wheelchair accessible buggies will be available for this journey. Low floor wheelchair accessible buses will serve the routes.
The parking can be booked for:
3) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Silverburn Shopping Centre Car Park, Barrhead Road Glasgow, G53 6QR, Park and Ride site. (26 July 2014)
4) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Eurocentral, Parklands Ave, Eurocentral Glasgow, ML1 4WQ, Park and Ride site. (26 and 27 July 2014)
5) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Hamilton International Park, Stephenson Place, Hamilton, G72 0FB, Park and Ride site. (26 July PM only & 27 July)
6) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge/Easy Access ticket holders at Freescale, Colvilles Road, Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, G75 0TG, Park and Ride site. (26 July 2014)
7) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge/Easy Access ticket holders at Braehead Park and Ride site, Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, Renfrew, G51 4BN (please note 350m walk from car park to bus pick up/drop off).
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and they should use the taxi rank on Fairley Street (approximately 200m from Venue). Please note this is a different location to the main venue taxi rank, which is on Pacific Drive (700m from the venue), ask venue staff for directions.
Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls (Lawn Bowls)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Kelvin Way, Glasgow, G3 7TA.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Partick Railway Station.
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 150m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and they should drop off/pick up on Kelvin Way (approximately 150m from venue). Please note this is a different location to the main venue taxi rank on Blantyre Street 300m from the venue. Ask venue staff for directions, taxis must be pre-booked to pick up from this location.
Buses
The nearest bus stop to the venue is located on Argyle Street (approximately 200m from venue entrance) and the route between this and venue are fully accessible. The majority of local buses are fully accessible.
Royal Commonwealth Pool (Diving)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Scottish Widows Car Park, 15 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH16 5BU.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station Edinburgh, EH11 1BB.
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 150m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and should use the taxi rank on East Preston Street (approximately 150m from the venue).
Buses
The nearest bus stop to the venue is located on Dalkeith Road (approximately 120m from venue entrance). The majority of local buses are fully accessible. Further information on public bus services to this venue is available here.
Scotstoun Sports Campus (Squash and Table Tennis)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access tickets holders at Scotstoun Primary School, 21 Duncan Ave, Glasgow, G14 9HN. Includes Accessible Shuttle service to/from the venue.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Scotstounhill Railway Station.
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 50m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
The accessible taxi drop off is at Scotstoun Primary School (approximately 350m from the venue), those requiring assistance can use the Shuttle Service to the venue. It is advised that you pre-book your return taxi journey too. Please note this is a different location to the main venue taxi rank, which is on Mitre Road, 500m from the venue.
SECC Precinct
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair user/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at the SECC Multi-storey car park, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Partick Railway Station. No mobility support / accessible shuttle will be available from Exhibition Centre, please use Partick Station.
Accessible Shuttle will drop spectators approximately 150m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and they should use the taxi rank on Kent Road (700m from the venue). An Accessible Shuttle will operate between the accessible taxi drop off and the venue. Please note that this is a different location to the main taxi rank on Lancefield Street (approximately 550m from the venue) where no mobility support is provided.
Strathclyde Country Park (Triathlon)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Strathclyde Road, ML1 3EE. (Dedicated on-street parking).
2) Accessible Shuttle from Motherwell Train Station to/from the venue.
Accessible Shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 370m from the spectator entrance.
Wheelchair / Blue badge parking is also available at Park and Ride sites serving Strathclyde Country Park. Low floor wheelchair accessible buses will serve the routes.
The parking can be booked for:
3) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders at Hamilton International Park, Stephenson Place, Hamilton, G72 0FB, Park and Ride site.
Accessible buggies
An accessible buggy service will operate between the accessible shuttle drop off/pick up and the Pedestrian Screening Area on a first-come, first-served basis to assist those with accessibility requirements.
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and they should use the taxi rank on Strathclyde Road, south-east of the junction with Haughview Road (approximately 500m from the venue). Users can use the accessible buggies for 350m of the journey.
Buses
The nearest bus stop to the venue is located on Hamilton Road, approximately 150m from the venue. The majority of local buses are fully accessible. Further information on public bus services to this venue is available here.
Tollcross International Swimming Centre (Swimming)
The following accessible transport services are available at this venue. Please call the freephone Accessible Transport booking line on 0800 952 0110 or textphone on (18001) 0800 952 0109. Spaces are limited at each location, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
1) Car parking for wheelchair users/Blue Badge holders/Easy Access ticket holders is at Forge Shopping Centre Car Park, 1221 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G31 4EB. Includes Accessible Shuttle service to the venue.
2) Accessible Shuttle from Shettleston Railway Station.
Accessible shuttles will drop spectators’ approximately 150m from the spectator entrance.
Taxis
Accessible taxis must be pre-booked and they should use the taxi rank on Tollcross Road (approximately 260m from the venue), north of the local bus stops. An accessible buggy service will operated between the drop off point and the spectator entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Buses
The nearest bus stop to the venue is located on Tollcross Road (approximately 260m from the venue). An accessibility buggy service will operate between the drop off point and the spectator entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. The majority of local buses are fully accessible. Further information on public bus services to this venue is available here.
Further details on the booking service are available here.
Terms and conditions for the booking service are available here.