Travel and Accommodation

Travel and Accommodation

Here we have provided a list of recommended hotels and places to stay near the conference. The advantage of Glasgow Caledonian University is its central location, close to numerous accommodation options, public transport links, and major attractions. Whether you’re looking for luxury or budget-friendly options, or if you want to explore more of Glasgow, there are plenty of choices available.

Glasgow Caledonian University is situated in a relatively flat area, making it accessible for attendees with mobility requirements. If you have specific questions about accessibility, please contact us.

Getting to BCOVS 2025

BCOVS 2025 will be held at Glasgow Caledonian University

Deeprose Lecture Theatre (A005), Govan Mbeki Building, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA

By Rail:

Glasgow is well connected by train from across the UK. Our nearest train stations are Glasgow Central Station and Glasgow Queen Street Station. From these stations, you can either walk or take a short journey by subway, bus, or taxi to reach Glasgow Caledonian University.

By Bus:

Numerous bus routes service the area around the City. Buchanan bus station is the main terminus in Glasgow, Scotland. It is the terminus for intercity as well as national journeys. Services to Buchanan station are operated by First Glasgow, McGill’s, Megabus, Citylink, Flixbus, Stagecoach and National Express.

By Taxi:

Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber, GlasGo Cabs are readily available throughout Glasgow. Simply provide the driver with the address of City, Glasgow Caledonian University: Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, Scotland G4 0BA.

By Car:

If you’re considering driving to Glasgow, here are some important factors to keep in mind:

Glasgow Caledonian University falls within the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
Parking in Glasgow can be limited. Parking in the roads surrounding the city is at parking meters. Click here for on-street parking information. You can also find the nearest Car Parks such as Concert Square Car Park and Buchanan Galleries Car Park.

Please keep in mind unpredictable Glasgow traffic when planning your journey by car!

By Air:

Glasgow International Airport: Take the Glasgow Airport Express to Buchanan Station, then walk 2 minutes to reach Glasgow Caledonian University.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport: Take the Scotrail to Glasgow Central, then walk 8 minutes to reach Glasgow Caledonian University.

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