- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
Cheapest price
$142
Average price
$173
Fastest journey
6 h 29 m
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Glasgow will cost around $173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Glasgow on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 536 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 29 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reading to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $115 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Glasgow:
A flight is $40 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Glasgow costing on average $115 (€95).
A flight is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Glasgow costing on average $166 (€136).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (5h 52m by train vs 6h 57m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($166 (€136) vs $181 (€149)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Glasgow trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 AM Reading | 6h25 | 12:40 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Reading | 5h46 | 2:01 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Reading | 6h46 | 3:06 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Reading | 7h06 | 5:21 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Reading to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 5h 46m.
Distance 333 miles (536 km) |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 46m |
First train 2:24 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Stylish central district with historic warehouses, public art, and a strong mix of heritage streets and contemporary city energy.
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Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, casual dining and transit are fair value, while hotels and central restaurants cost more on weekends and during events.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, pubs and for hotel staff.
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