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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €105, while a flight costs an average of €241.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€157 Average price | €241 Average price | €105 Average price Cheapest | €164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Reading:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Reading costing on average €157.
A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Reading costing on average €241.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
The journey is about 1h 16m faster (5h 36m by train vs 6h 52m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€157 vs €164). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Reading
How to get from Glasgow to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:55 PM 15h30 Glasgow 2:25 PM Reading €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:55 PM 15h30 Glasgow 2:25 PM Reading €39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 PM 12h00 Glasgow 10:45 AM Reading €92 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:15 AM 15h00 Glasgow 11:15 PM Reading €135 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Reading:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Reading costing on average €157.
A bus is €137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Reading costing on average €241.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Reading as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Reading by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- 21 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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