How to travel from Glasgow to Reading

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Travel Information to Reading from Glasgow

distanceDistance332 miles (535 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$20 - $130
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $20 (€17) • 9 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $42 (€36) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus, British Airways or Virgin Trains

Travel 332 miles (535 km) by train, bus or flight from Glasgow to Reading. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus, British Airways or Virgin Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Glasgow to Reading.

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from Glasgow to Reading

How to get from Glasgow to Reading by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Megabus
03:20AM9h05
Glasgow
12:25PMReading
$241One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Megabus
03:20AM9h05
Glasgow
12:25PMReading
$241One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Megabus
03:20AM9h05
Glasgow
12:25PMReading
$241One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
09:30AM15h05
Glasgow
12:35AMReading
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:40PM12h15
Glasgow
09:55AMReading
$631One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:45PM13h00
Glasgow
10:45AMReading
$981One-way
0 transfers

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National Express, easyJet and FlixBus will get you between Glasgow and Reading at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Reading from Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

    EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

      FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Reading

      FAQs: Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Reading.
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      There are 3 travel options from Glasgow to Reading. You can take a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Reading is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€17) compared to other travel options to Reading:

      A bus is $22 (€19) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $42 (€36) from Glasgow to Reading.

      A bus is $110 (€96) less than a train with an average ticket price of $130 (€113) from Glasgow to Reading.

      The quickest way to travel to Reading from Glasgow is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 9 h 5 min.

      Getting to Reading by train takes 5 h 42 min on average.

      You should expect to travel around 332 miles (535 km) between Glasgow and Reading.

      The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Reading is:

      • 1 bus a day.
      • 25 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Glasgow and Reading as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Reading:

      • Buses mostly leave from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and tend to arrive in Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE).

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Reading:

      • You can go to Reading from Glasgow by bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $20 (€17) with FlixBus from Glasgow to Reading on Omio.
      • You can go to Reading from Glasgow by plane with British Airways, easyJet or Cityflyer (British Airways 2). You'll see cheap plane tickets for $42 (€36) with easyJet from Glasgow to Reading on Omio.
      • You can take a train from Glasgow to Reading with Virgin Trains, East Coast or TransPennine Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $130 (€113) with Virgin Trains from Glasgow to Reading.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Reading with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Glasgow to Reading.

      Looking to extend your trip from Glasgow to Reading? Many Omio customers who go from Glasgow to Reading usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Longford, Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Longford, Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham from Reading, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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