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West Highland Way Travel Information
This information is to help you plan your holiday on the West Highland Way. Timetables and services do change so were possible we have supplied links to the appropriate web resources.

We hope that you find this information helpful.

Getting to the Start of the Walk - Milngavie (Glasgow)
Milngavie is on the outskirts of Glasgow so the information below refers mainly to getting to Glasgow.

By Air
Glasgow is served by two international airports.

Glasgow International Airport
Located 8 miles south of Glasgow is served by routes from around Britain and the world. A regular shuttle service runs to the city centre. Visit their website for details of operators and routes.
Web:www.baa.co.uk/glasgow

Prestwick International Airport
Located 30 miles south of Glasgow prestwick is served primarily by Ryanair. A train service runs from Prestwick to Glasgow city centre. Note that this takes approx. 50 mintes so don't cut it too fine. Again their website has details of routes and operators.
Web: www.gpia.co.uk

By Rail
Glasgow is served by several operators from throughout Britain. It is important to book as far in advance as possible to get the best fares. For information on all routes contact National Rail Enquires.
Tel: 08457 484950
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Road
Glasgow is served by an excellent motorway network. long term parking is generally not available in the city centre but unsecure parking is available in Milnagavie at the start of the walk.

For directions and journey planner visit Multimap.com.
Web:www.multimap.co.uk

By Coach
Services from UK destinations are operated by National Express.
Web:www.nationalexpress.com

Services from Scottish destinations are operated by Scottish Citylink. Web:www.citylink.co.uk

Getting Around
Glasgow has an excellent public transport system with both an underground, train and bus service.

Taxi services are also very reasonable within Glasgow.

Traveline Scotland is the best source of information on getting around in Glasgow.
Tel:0870 608 2 608
Web: www.travelinescotland.com

Journey Planning
The single most useful resource for planning your journey in Scotland or the UK using public transport is Traveline Scotland. You simply enter your starting point and destination and all the options are presented to you.

Tel:0870 608 2 608
Web: www.travelinescotland.com

Getting to Milngavie from Glasgow
Milngavie is easily accessed from Glasgow on the morning that you start walking by any of the following methods.

Taxi: Ask your hotel to call you a private hire taxi and this will take about 15 minutes and cost around £10 to £15.

Train: Trains run every 30 minutes from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Milngavie and the fare is £2.25. Train times are not suitable on Sundays for Milngavie.See www.travelinescotland.com

Bus: Bus services start from Buchanan Street Bus Station and are operated by First Glasgow and take about 30 minutes. Currently bus numbers are 109 and 119. Again use Traveline Scotland for times.

Private transfers: For larger groups we can organise private airport pickups and transfers from Glasgow to Milngavie. Contact us for details.

Getting from Fort William
Fort William is well served by public transport and is the perfect starting off point for exploring the north west highlands or islands. All the following information refers to return transport to Glasgow.

By Private Transfer
A private transfer service is available and costs £25 per person. This must be booked in advance.

By Rail
A spectacular rail line runs from Fort William to Glasgow. Trains run up to three times per day and take just under four hours and cost £19.50

Enquires.
Tel: 08457 484950
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Coach
Services from Fort William to glasgow are operated by Scottish Citylink.

These run four times daily, take three hours and cost £13.50

Web:www.citylink.co.uk

Sustainable Tourism
Travel does have a hidden cost. Air Travel produces an inordinate amount of Carbon Dioxide emmisions which contribute to climate change. Help to minimise the impact of your journey by offsetting your carbon emmisions. Visit The Carbon Neutral Company for further details. Web: www.carbonneutral.com