With over 29,000 Hibernian fans descending on Hampden Park on Sunday, the following travel arrangements are suggested for supporters going to the game.
Public Transport
Police Scotland recommend that people use public transport to get to the stadium, if not travelling by organised coaches/buses.
By Rail: The stadium is a five minute walk from Mount Florida Station and King’s Park Station. Trains to both stations run from Glasgow Central. Additional carriages and services run both pre and post event, with Mount Florida and Kings Park train stations being a short walk from the stadium.
By Bus: First Glasgow operate the following bus services from the city centre on a regular basis: 5 , 6, 7, 7A, 34, 90. Please call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for further information.
Private Car
If you do take the car, please be aware of Glasgow City Council Parking Controls – Event Day Parking Zone – which affects streets near to Hampden Stadium and will come into force during relevant, well attended events:
http://www.cityparkingglasgow.co.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2155
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=7270
The Queens Park Recreation Ground, Queens Drive, Glasgow, may be available for parking of private vehicles at a cost (subject to a pre-match day inspection).
Coaches
200 coaches are registered with Hibernian for Sunday’s match, and you should have received a pack in the post with recommended routes and coach passes.
These are the Police Scotland recommended routes for patrons attending this event. Any deviation from these routes may resort in increased traffic congestion adding to your inconvenience.
M74 Northbound: Exit the M74 at Junction 1A (Polmadie). Turn left onto Polmadie Road, continue to junction with Aikenhead Road, continue south onto Aikenhead Road, stay in the right hand lane and continue through the junction with Prospecthill Road where your coach will be directed to park in the ‘purple car park’ on the right. A car park pass will be required for entry; those without a pass will be directed to park on Calder Street after exiting the M74.
M74 Southbound: Exit the M74 at Junction 1A (Polmadie). Turn right onto Polmadie Road and follow the above route.
M80 Southbound: Exit towards M73 Junction 3 (Mollinsburn) and continue south. At Junction 1 join the M74 north and follow the above route.
M8 Eastbound: Continue on the M8 to junction 1 of the M74, (offside lane). Exit the M74 at Junction 1A (Polmadie) and follow the above route.
A8 Westbound: Continue onto the M8 to Junction 8 (Baillieston) and join the M73 southbound. Thereafter take the offside lane to join the M74 and follow the above route.
Post Event Routes Leaving from the East of the Stadium
After the event, vehicles travelling via the M74 northbound should follow the reverse of the above routes where possible.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
