Glasgow

Road & Motorway Access

Good motorway access enhances private commuting, deliveries, and also makes it easier for clients coming by car.

Key motorways and road-routes:

M8 Major east-west artery between Glasgow and Edinburgh; also connects many suburbs and the airport. Offices near the M8 get good road access for clients and staff from across the central belt. Speeds and traffic vary, but it’s vital infrastructure.

M74 / A74(M) Connects Glasgow southwards towards Carlisle and the M6; important for access to England. Wikishire servicing clients or teams coming from the South (or shipping goods), being close to M74 is a big plus.

M73 Links the M74, M8, and M80, acting as an eastern bypass to ease traffic flow around the city. Helps avoid congestion for routes that don’t need to go through the city centre.

M80 Runs northward from Glasgow toward Stirling and beyond; links into the central belt. Useful for northern commuters or business partners; also provides route variety if there are delays elsewhere.

M77 Southwest route, towards Ayrshire etc. Good for staff commuting from or clients in the southwest; also for logistics etc.

How Travel Connections Enhance Serviced Office Value

Putting the transport and infrastructure together, here are ways in which travel connectivity boosts the attractiveness of serviced offices in Glasgow:

1. Wider talent pool & easier staff commuting
   Excellent train and road links mean people can live further away and still commute reasonably. This opens up the potential for recruiting staff from the suburbs, other towns, even neighbouring regions.

2. Client access & prestige
   Being located close to major train stations (Central, Queen Street) or near a motorway junction can make it easier for clients to visit. First impressions count: postal address, ease of access, visible corporate environment.

3. Flexibility & resilience
   If one route is disrupted (train delays, roadworks), alternate motorways and train lines provide fallbacks. Proximity to multiple transit hubs (rail plus road plus airport) gives resilience.

4. Overhead savings / Time savings
   Less commuting time means higher productivity, less travel cost for visitors, and fewer delays. Also, when offices have good road access, deliveries (office supplies, etc.) are easier and cheaper.

5. Prestige & amenity access
   Serviced offices in desired central locations tend to come with more amenities — restaurants, cafés, shops, hotels — which benefit from being near transport hubs. Also good for networking, meeting people, hosting events.

Considerations & Potential Drawbacks

Of course, it’s not all perfect. Some things to watch out for:

• Traffic congestion on major motorways (especially M8 during peak times) can eat into time savings.

• Cost of transport: train fares, parking, fuel can be significant, especially for frequent commuters.

• Some serviced offices might have higher rents in prime, well-connected areas. You might pay a premium for proximity to Central Station, city centre, or motorways.

• Environmental / sustainability concerns: commuting by road tends to produce more emissions; some companies prefer green credentials, so being near good public transport is a plus.

Conclusion

Glasgow offers a strong case for serviced offices, especially for businesses that value:

• flexible, ready-to-use workspaces

• being centrally located or well-connected

• staff and client accessibility

• multiple transport options (train, motorway, airport)

For anyone considering setting up in Scotland or expanding, serviced offices in Glasgow give you a lot of the infrastructure and ease you’d expect in London or major UK hubs — but often with better value.