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 Long haul and regional |
Throughout the city Glasgow United Kingdom +44 141 423 6600 (First Glasgow) |
Traveling in Glasgow and to the rest of Scotland by bus is convenient and comfortable. Express coach services to major Scottish towns and cities are run by Scottish Citylink, services to cities in England and Wales are mostly run by National Express. Both of these companies operate from Buchanan Bus Station in the city centre. You can buy tickets at the bus station or book by phone and then collect them at the Strathclyde Passenger Transport desk. Getting around the city, you can choose from a punctual low-level train network, the 15-stop underground route, normal local buses and the "overground" bus network, which aims to re-create the frequency and simplicity of the underground service above ground. The main local bus operator is First Glasgow, services within Central Glasgow can be boarded from sign posted bus stops but those to the suburbs depart from Buchanan Bus Station. All local services operate on a pay as you board basis, but some do not give change. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Services to UK cities |
Buchanan Bus Station Killermont Street Glasgow G2 3NP United Kingdom http://www.gobycoach.com/ |
This company operates long-distance express coach services from Buchanan Bus Station to most cities in the UK. In addition to this, they collaborate with Eurolines and Scottish Citylink to offer services to 25 countries in mainland Europe. You can book tickets online, over the phone, or at the National Express desk at the bus station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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East coast routes |
North Hanover Street Glasgow G1 2AQ United Kingdom +44 (0)845 748 4950 |
Glasgow's oldest station, Queen Street has been around since 1842. It was re-built in 1878, when a low-level station was incorporated into the structure. There are frequent services to cities and major towns in Scotland from here - trains leave regularly for Edinburgh and the east as well as the far north, and are operated by ScotRail. It's quite a small station but there are a few retail outlets, a sandwich bar, Burger King and a pub. The train station is connected by moving walkway to Buchanan Street underground station, and by the no. 398 bus to Central Station and Buchanan Bus Station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Private bus firm |
Buchanan Bus Station Killermont Street Glasgow G2 3NP United Kingdom +44 141 333 1100 |
A private bus company, Stagecoach provides local services within Strathclyde as well as some longer routes to cities and major towns in the rest of Scotland. Local buses can be hailed at signposted stops and operate on a pay as you board basis, you'll need the exact fare as they don't give change. You can board most Stagecoach services at Buchanan Bus Station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buses and the underground |
12-16 West George Street 12-16 West George Street Glasgow G2 1HN United Kingdom +44 (0)870 608 2608 http://www.spt.co.uk/ |
The Strathclyde Passenger Transport authority provides information about bus, railway and low-level train networks throughout west central Scotland as well as the city's underground service. Their Travel Information Centres can be found in Buchanan Street Bus Station, St Enoch Square, St Enoch underground, and Hillhead underground. Here you can find help with journey planning and buy tickets for excursions and express coach travel. Telephone enquiries are now directed to Traveline Scotland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Clockwork Orange |
Throughout the city Glasgow United Kingdom +44 141 332 7133 http://www.glasgowunderground.com |
Glasgow Underground has a simple, circular route, stopping at 15 stations in the city. The service is run by Strathclyde Passenger Transport and is known locally as "The Clockwork Orange", due to the distinctive orange and brown color scheme of the trains. Inner Circle trains take an anti-clockwise direction around the route, Outer Circle trains travel clockwise. The frequency is four-eight minutes. A flat fee is charged for each journey, regardless of length, and tickets can be bought at the station prior to a trip. The average journey lasts approximately 12 minutes and either circle is completed in 24 minutes. Tickets: adult single 90p, juvenile single 45p. There are no reductions on return tickets, which must be used on the day of purchase, but multi-journey tickets offer a significant discount. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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