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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TRNSMT 2025 travel and public transport options including bus, train and subway
Festival-goers heading to Glasgow Green next month should plan how they are going to get there in advance TRNSMT 2025 is less than two weeks away, and if you're planning to join the festivities at Glasgow Green and catch a glimpse of acts including 50 Cent and Biffy Clyro, it's time to sort out your travel arrangements. With thousands set to descend on Scotland's premier music festival from Friday, July 11, until Sunday, July 13, public transport services are bracing for a hectic few days. There are numerous ways to reach the festival from all corners of Scotland, including trains, buses, and there's even accessible parking for those with disabilities. Remember, camping at TRNSMT isn't allowed, so sorting out your transport to and from the festival in advance could save you from being left high and dry. Some public transport may also become scarcer as the day goes on. To be extra prepared, ticket holders should check what items are prohibited at TRNSMT and how much they'll be shelling out for drinks. If you're still on the lookout for TRNSMT tickets, Ticketmaster has some up for grabs here. Full road closures during the event have also been announced, which you can find here. In the meantime, read on for the lowdown on getting to TRNSMT 2025. Walking Glasgow Green is conveniently located within the city centre, making it an easy stroll from all major travel hubs. These include Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station and Glasgow Queen Street. Bus Glasgow Green is a mere 20-minute stroll from Buchanan Bus Station. It's worth noting that any resident in Scotland aged between five and 21, regardless of nationality, can apply for a new National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC to enjoy free bus travel on scheduled services across the country. For more details, visit Citylink will be operating special services to the festival from locations across the country, including Inverness, Perth, Kirkcaldy, Falkirk, and Halbeath. When purchasing Citylink bus tickets, please use 'TRNSMT' as your destination. Additionally, a shuttle bus service will run from Buchanan Station to the festival every half an hour from 11.30am until 4:45pm each day. The shuttle will also operate an evening service from 9pm until nearly midnight to transport you back to the bus station. The following First Bus services also stop within a five minute walk to Glasgow Green: 2 18 60 61 64 240 255 263 Train Glasgow Green is accessible from five rail stations, all within a 15-minute walk. These are: Glasgow Central Station (Step Free Access Available) Glasgow Queen Street Station (Step Free Access Available) Glasgow High Street Station Glasgow Argyle Street Station Glasgow Bridgeton Station ScotRail has not yet announced whether it will be providing additional services for the event. For more information - including accessibility - and to book tickets in advance, please visit ScotRail here. Subway Glasgow Green can be reached from two subway stations, both within a 15-minute walk: Buchanan Street station St Enoch Station The final trains will run between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday and this service will not be available after the event on Sunday. Click here for exact time. For information on Subway accessibility and , click here. Coaches The transport company Happy Bus offers a chartered coach service with parking near Glasgow Green, with tickets available here. You can contact Happy Bus at info@happybus. for information on accessibility. Pickup/drop off Due to road closures, cars cannot get close to Glasgow Green on show days. The following four locations are recommended as the most convenient for drop-offs or pick-ups: North - Duke Street at High Street South – Caledonia Road East – London Road, east of Bridgeton Rail Station West – Broomielaw, west of Oswald Street Glasgow operates under a Low Emission Zone, meaning all vehicles entering the city centre must meet certain emission standards or face a penalty charge. Parking Glasgow Green is serviced by seven car parks, all within a 15-minute walk: Q Park Albion Street - 437 spaces City Parking Duke Street - 170 spaces NCP Montrose Street - 230 spaces Merchant City High Street - 200 spaces NCP King Street - 660 spaces NCP Glassford Street - 545 spaces NCP Dunlop Street - 112 spaces Taxis The following taxi ranks service Glasgow Green: Glasgow Cross on London Road Albion Street, Merchant City West George St at Queen Street Station Gordon St at Central Station Accessible parking A limited number of blue badge parking spaces are available to pre-arrange. Please contact access@ Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
New Edinburgh to Glasgow bus launches multi-stop service running every 30 minutes
A new Edinburgh to Glasgow bus is set to launch next month, providing a multi-stop service every 30 minutes. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... FlixBus, which launched a direct Edinburgh to London Heathrow bus earlier in the month, will start the new service on Monday, July 7, with several new stops added across the capital to improve local travel options. In addition to its central Edinburgh Bus Station stop, the new service will call at Princes Street, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Ratho Station, and Ingliston Park and Ride. The bus service, which is set to run every 30–35 minutes, will also connect Livingston, Harthill and Newhouse Park and Ride before arriving in Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And similar to the direct service between Edinburgh and Heathrow Airport, the new service offers free travel for Young Scot under 22s, over 60s with a bus pass and anyone with a National Entitlement Card. FlixBus is launching a new multi-stop bus service between Edinburgh and Glasgow | FlixBus Andreas Schorling, senior managing director of FlixBus UK, said: 'The launch of this route marks the next phase of our growth journey in Scotland, providing a service tailored to the needs of local people, offering a fantastic customer experience through our constant focus on passengers. 'Adding these destinations will bring convenient, frequent FlixBus journeys to those living outside of city centres, perfect for everyone from commuters to university students and day trips.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Full route stop list: Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, Newhouse Park and Ride, Harthill Services, Livingston Deer Park, Ratho Station, Ingliston Park and Ride, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Edinburgh Zoo, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Princes Street, and Edinburgh Bus Station. For more information and to check ticket availability you can visit the FlixBus website.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
FlixBus launches new service between Edinburgh and Glasgow with buses departing every 30 minutes
FlixBus announces new service between Scotland's two biggest cities. Sign up for the latest news and analysis about Scottish transport Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... FlixBus is set to launch a new multi-stop bus service between Glasgow and Edinburgh next month. New stops in the Capital, including Princes Street, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Ratho Station, and Newhouse Park and Ride, will now be available for passengers on the company's network. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Departing every 30-35 minutes throughout the day between Edinburgh Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, the route will launch on Monday, July 7. In addition to its two city centre stops, the route will connect key locations including Livingston, Harthill, and Edinburgh's West End, offering passengers more convenient travel options. Tickets on the route start at £3.49, while travel is completely free on the FlixBus Scotland network for Young Scots under 22, over 60s with a bus pass and anyone with a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC). Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: 'The launch of this route marks the next phase of our growth journey in Scotland, providing a service tailored to the needs of local people, offering a fantastic customer experience through our constant focus on passengers. FlixBus is launching a new multi-stop bus service between Edinburgh and Glasgow | FlixBus 'Adding these destinations will bring convenient, frequent FlixBus journeys to those living outside of city centres, perfect for everyone from commuters to university students and day trips.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Full route stop list: Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, Newhouse Park and Ride, Harthill Services, Livingston Deer Park, Ratho Station, Ingliston Park and Ride, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Edinburgh Zoo, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Princes Street, and Edinburgh Bus Station. FlixBus offers a comprehensive network across Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Stirling, among others, as well as 80+ destinations in the UK.
Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Popular bus firm announced brand-new Glasgow route
FlixBus revealed its new multi-stop bus service between Glasgow's Buchanan Street Bus Station and Edinburgh Bus Station. However, the new service will make several stops on journeys between the two Scottish cities. New stops on the route include Princess Street, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Ratho Station, and Newhouse Park and Ride. READ MORE: Major upgrade unveiled for new 'fast' Glasgow bus service READ MORE: Bus firm unveiled major change to busy Glasgow route READ MORE: New fast bus service launched between Glasgow and busy town The travel operator said the service will depart every 30 - 35 minutes throughout the day, and it will launch on Monday, July 7. In addition to its two city centre stops, the route will connect key locations including Livingston, Harthill, and Edinburgh's West End, offering passengers more convenient travel options. Tickets on the brand-new route will start at £3.49; however, travel is free for Young Scots under 22, over 60s with a bus pass, and anyone with a valid National Entitlement Card. Andreas Schorling, Senior Managing Director of FlixBus UK, said: 'The launch of this route marks the next phase of our growth journey in Scotland, providing a service tailored to the needs of local people, offering a fantastic customer experience through our constant focus on passengers. 'Adding these destinations will bring convenient, frequent FlixBus journeys to those living outside of city centres, perfect for everyone from commuters to university students and day trips.' Here is the full stop list for the new route:
The National
7 days ago
- The National
New bus service for Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park launches
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority have announced that The Trossachs Explorer will return next month, giving passengers the opportunity to explore some of the best parts of the region. The service will run from July 7 to October 5, following a successful 2024 pilot that welcomed more than 5000 passengers. Two low-emission, modern buses will run seven days a week between Drymen and Callander, stopping at popular visitor destinations including Aberfoyle, The Lodge, Ben Venue, Loch Katrine, Ben A'an, Brig o' Turk and Kilmahog (for Ben Ledi). READ MORE: Oasis reveals fan shop location and opening times ahead of Edinburgh show The service will also co-ordinate timetables linking existing bus routes to and from Killin, Stirling, Glasgow, Alexandria and Balloch, as well as Loch Katrine sailing times. Gordon Watson, chief executive at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority, welcomed the service as he said it will help tackle the number of cars that visit the area every day. (Image: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority) He said: 'Following the success of last year's service, we're delighted to welcome the Trossachs Explorer back on the road this summer – helping visitors and residents to build deeper connections with nature, while doing their part to reduce emissions and protect our National Park for future generations. 'The expanded service helps us directly tackle the challenge that 79% of visitors to the National Park arrive by car, while also opening up opportunities for young people, families without cars, and staff working in local businesses who need reliable transport options. 'Services like this prove that rural areas can lead the way in demonstrating multiple benefits to visitors, residents and local businesses. But true sustainability can only be achieved through long-term investment and partnership.' All-day tickets will be available at £6 for adults, £3.50 for children and £5.65 for students. Group/family tickets will cost £16 for up to five people, and passengers can also purchase a seven-journey saver ticket for £25 and under 22s and over 60s can travel for free with a National Entitlement Card. The service will be operated by McColls and is supported by funding from the National Park Authority, Tactran through Transport Scotland's People and Place programme, Stirling Council and Callander Community Council through the Braes of Doune Community Fund. (Image: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority) Councillor Jen Preston, convener of Stirling Council's Environment, Transport and Net Zero Committee said: 'The resounding success of last year's pilot has led to the welcome return and expansion of the Trossachs Explorer bus service. 'There's a clear appetite for sustainable and well-connected public transport options in rural Stirling, and in particular to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, which this service responds to. 'Every visitor and resident who uses the Trossachs Explorer helps to reduce traffic congestion and contributes to a reduction in vehicle emissions while helping to support rural communities.'
