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🏟️ Address: Glasgow International Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, 1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Due to its location in the East End of Glasgow, the Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is easily reached by most modes of transport. The available parking spaces make the venue accessible by car. Train and bus are also popular ways to reach the complex.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Glasgow International Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Approaching from the East End Regeneration Route, the main car park is on the left and there is an overflow car park on the right. At major events, the car park can get very busy. The arena has parking for 416 cars and 26 disabled bays.
Glasgow Taxis is the only public transport provider which operates on the city's streets 24/7 and every day of the year. The easiest way to book a taxi in Glasgow is by using the Glasgow Taxis app, offering a guaranteed fixed price for any immediate bookings made within the Glasgow city boundaries - or if you prefer to pick up the phone just call 0141 429 7070. Visitors to the city can also enjoy £5 off Glasgow Airport return hires - just use the promotional code "GLA5".
The nearest bus stops to the Emirates Arena are at The Forge Retail Park just a 966 m (12 min) walk away.
Shuttle busses run from Glasgow City Centre for some events taking place at the Emirates. For further details please check the event information.
The Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome can be reached via ScotRail services heading east out of Glasgow Central station:
The Arena is only a 10 min cycle from Glasgow City Centre and both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street train stations. There are over 200 cycling spaces available, as well as a Nextbike Docking Station.
Glasgow offers a diverse range of accommodation options and neighbourhoods, with everything from trendy boutique inns, budget hostels, and luxury hotels sprinkled throughout the city's neighbourhoods.
The Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome has a café with a good range of food and drinks.
Please follow the signs to the correct entrance for your event.
There are toilet facilities throughout the venue.
The Emirates Arena & Chris Hoy Velodrome is a reasonable walk from the centre of Glasgow and would take 3.7 km (44 min) allowing you to take in areas of the city beyond the tourist trail.
Glasgow International Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome has a capacity of approximately 9,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
1000 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG, United Kingdom.
