Glasgow Christmas Market Parking

There are plenty of car parks a short distance away from all of that Christmas magic happening in the heart of Glasgow. Mitchell Street, Glasgow the Glasshouse, George Street and St Enoch car parks are all in short walking distances to various parts of the wonderful Christmas market.

NCP Mitchell Street car park (G1 3LN) has 184 spaces with two disabled bays. It is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Blue badge holders who park in designated disabled bays are required to pay for parking.

Charges:

•         1 hour - £4.00
•         1 to 2 hours - £9.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £13.00
•         3 to 4 hours - £17.00
•         4 to 5 hours - £21.00
•         5 to 24 hours - £25.00
•         Night rate (5.00pm to 2.00am) - £5.50

NCP Glasgow the Glasshouse car park (G1 1UP) has 504 spaces and four disabled bays. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including bank holidays. Blue badge holders parking in disabled bays are required to pay for parking.

Charges:

•         1 hour - £4.00
•         1 to 2 hours - £8.00
•         2 to 3 hours - £12.00
•         3 to 4 hours - £15.00
•         4 to 5 hours - £19.00
•         5 to 24 hours - £22.00
•         Early bird entry (6.00am to 9.00am) - £7.00
•         Night rate (5.00pm to 2.00am) - £5.00

NCP George Street car park (G1 1RS) has 274 spaces and 2 disabled bays. It is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day, including bank holidays. Disabled blue badge holders who park in designated disabled bays are expected to pay the parking tariff whilst parked in this car park.

Charges:

•         1 hour - £4.00
•         1 to 2 hours - £8.50
•         2 to 3 hours - £12.50
•         3 to 4 hours - £15.50
•         4 to 5 hours - £19.50
•         5 to 6 hours - £22.50
•         6 to 24 hours - £26.00

All information can be found on the NCP page for the above car parks and other car parks in close proximity in the centre of Glasgow where the Christmas market will be taking place.

St Enoch car park (G1 4BW) has 900 spaces including around 20 disabled bays. Blue badge holders who park in disabled bays must also pay a parking charge.

Opening times for the car park:

•         Monday to Wednesday - 7.30am to 8.00pm
•         Thursday - 7.30am to 9.00pm
•         Friday to Saturday - 7.30am to 8.00pm
•         Sunday - 8.00am to 7.00pm
•         Bank Holidays - 8.00am to 7.00pm

Charges Monday to Saturday:

•         Up to 1 hour - £2.00
•         Up to 2 hours - £3.80
•         Up to 3 hours - £5.50
•         Up to 4 hours - £7.00
•         Up to 5 hours - £8.50
•         Up to 7 hours - £12.50
•         Up to 9 hours - £17.00
•         24 hours - £20.00

Sunday charges:

•         Up to 1 hour - £2
•         Over 1 hour - £3.00 (Flat rate until 7.00pm)

All parking details for parking at St Enoch, including charges, can be found by clicking here.

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By Train:

There are three main train stations that serve the central of Glasgow, all of which are in close distance to where the Christmas Markets are.

Glasgow Central (G1 3SL), has links with the rest of Scotland and the North of England. To the likes of Edinburgh, East Kilbride and Motherwell, as well as Carlisle, Preston and London Euston in England.

Glasgow Queen Street (G1 2AF), has connections across most of the north of Scotland. To and from the likes of Helensburgh Central, Dundee, Airdrie and Edinburgh.

Argyle Street (G2 8DL), has departures throughout Glasgow and beyond. With links to Larkhall, Dalmuir, Whifflet and Milgavie.

By Bus:

There is an expansive bus network across Glasgow and getting a bus that stops within a short walk from the heart of the Christmas markets is easy. Both First Group and City link would be the best for gaining information on routes, timetables and prices.

Closest stops being: St Enoch Subway, Buchanan Street, Argyll Arcade, Howard Street and Central Station.

By Car:

Postcodes for car parks within a 5 minute walk from the Christmas markets:

G1 1RS, G1 1UP, G1 3LN and G1 4BW.

Glasgow is accessible from the M8 from Edinburgh and via the M6 onto the A74 from the North and North West of England. Or the A1 via the A66 onto the M6 from London.

By Plane:

Glasgow airport offers domestic flights across Scotland, England, Ireland and to some European cities.

It’s a 17 minute drive, or a direct 15 minute express bus service into the city centre of Glasgow.

By Subway:

There are 15 subway stations which span across 6 miles from the West End and the City Centre of Glasgow. Stops closest to the Christmas markets would be St Enoch and Buchanan Street.

See SPT for more information on prices, planning your journey and tram stops throughout the Glasgow area.

Mitchell Street, Glasgow the Glasshouse, George Street and St Enoch car parks, all have designated disabled bays. They are not free and blue badge holders who park in them must display their badges and pay the parking tariff on exit from the car park.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to the Glasgow Christmas market, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

Electric vehicle charging stations are available at several locations in Glasgow. The closest ones to Glasgow Christmas market are:

• Buchanan Galleries
• Bothwell Street

A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.

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Glasshouse and George Street NCP car parks have charges that apply on weekends and bank holidays which are the same as during the week.

St Enoch car park is open on Saturdays from 7.30am to 8.00pm and Sundays and bank holidays from 8.00am to 7.00pm.

Mitchell Street charges £25.00 for 5 to 24 hours and a night rate of £5.50 between 5.00pm to 2.00am.

Glasgow the Glasshouse charges £22.00 for 5 to 24 hours and a night rate of £5.00 between 5.00pm to 2.00am.

George Street charges £26.00 for 6 to 24 hours.

St Enoch charges £20.00 for 24 hours, there is no access to your car.

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What is there to do at Glasgow Christmas market?

Browse up to 50 chalets full of festive delights, homemade crafts and delicious treats. Take selfies in front of the stunningly decorated Christmas tree or skate your hearts away on the ice rink.

What is the nearest public transport available to the Glasgow Christmas market?

There are three train stations, Glasgow Central, Queens Street and Argyle Street all a short walk away and two subway stations, St Enoch and Buchanan Street.

When is the Glasgow Christmas market?

From the second week of November all the way to around 29th December