How to travel from Glasgow to Reading

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Travel Information from Glasgow to Reading

Distance332 miles (535 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$42 - $87
Cheapest modeBus • $42 (€37) • 11 h 30 min
Fastest modeFlight • $47 (€43) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 332 miles (535 km) to Reading from Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast 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.

FlixBus
10:55PM15h30
Glasgow
02:25PMReading
$1091One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:55PM15h30
Glasgow
02:25PMReading
$1091One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:25PM12h00
Glasgow
08:25AMReading
$1101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:40PM12h15
Glasgow
09:55AMReading
$1301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Reading

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.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Glasgow to Reading: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Reading from Glasgow is by taking a bus, which costs on average $42 (€37).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Reading:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Reading costing on average $47 (€43).

Taking a bus costs $45 (€41) less than taking a train, which costs on average $87 (€78) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Glasgow to Reading is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Reading that take longer:

Bus takes on average 11 h 30 min.

Train takes 5 h 45 min on average.

The distance from Glasgow to Reading is approximately 332 miles (535 km).

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Reading is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Glasgow to 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:

    The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Reading:

    • Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to Reading by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Glasgow to Reading for $24 (€21) on Omio.
    • Travel with British Airways, easyJet or Cityflyer (British Airways 2) for flights to Reading. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Glasgow to Reading tickets on Omio for $47 (€43).
    • Avanti West Coast, LNER or first_transpennine_express can get you to Reading by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Reading for $87 (€78) on Omio.

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

    • You can find 23 direct flights per day to Reading with Cityflyer (British Airways 2).

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

    Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

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