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Ben Nevis Travel Information
This information is to help you plan your weekend travel to Glasgow. 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. We will collect you from your hotel, a city centre location or the Glasgow International Airport. Same applies for dropoff.

Getting to the Glasgow - Pickup point
Glasgow is well served by airlines and public transport as it is Scotland's largest city.

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 Fort William
If you prefer you can meet us in Fort William on Friday evening. 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 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