© HINTERLAND FESTIVAL 2008 – SITE BY SHELLEY HANNAN
BY TRAIN
Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street are the nearest mainline stations to the centre of Glasgow and trains from Scotland and the rest of the UK frequently stop there.
Further Information:
National Rail Enquiries -
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BY CAR (Road MAPS)
If you’re travelling by car please be aware that there is restricted parking space in the city centre and you may have to park far from the venues. Also if you are driving PLEASE be responsible and don’t drink and drive.
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BY FOOT or BUS (Bus MAPS)
Once you’re in the city centre you can travel everywhere by foot. If you’re catching a bus into town or home then go to the MAPS page to download or view the bus routes.
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BY COACH
There are many regular and frequent coaches to Glasgow. They terminate at Buchanan Bus Station which is in the centre of the city and a few minutes walk from most of the venues at Hinterland.
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SUBWAY
The Subway provides a fast and reliable way of getting around Glasgow's city centre. During peak times there's a Subway train every four minutes calling at each of the 15 stations on the double circular route north and south of the river. Park and Ride facilities are offered at three of the stations and there are direct links to the national rail network at Partick and Buchanan Street stations.
If you are visiting the hinterland festival the Discovery ticket will be of particular interest offering unlimited travel for one day for just £3.50 after 9.30am. Please note last trains from the city centre are at 23.30.
Go to www.spt.co.uk/subway for more information on the Subway.
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BY AIR
Paisley's Gilmour Street railway station is the nearest to the airport. Just one mile from the terminal, it can be reached by taxi or by regular bus services from bus stop bay 1 – located just outside the terminal building.
The express bus is probably better for most -
There are direct rail services from Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central, Ayr and Clyde Coast destinations.
Paisley Gilmour Street to Glasgow Central
Eight trains per hour (Monday-
Rail tickets from Glasgow Airport to Glasgow Central station, via Paisley Gilmour Street station, can be purchased from the SPT Travel Centre on the ground floor of the terminal building, adjacent to domestic arrivals.
When travelling to the airport from any station in Scotland, you simply ask for a rail ticket to Glasgow Airport and this is then valid on the train to Paisley Gilmour Street and the Arriva bus service from Paisley to the airport.
Other Useful links: Traveline Scotland – Tel 0870 608 2608 www.travelinescotland.com
