How to travel from Glasgow to Reading

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Reading

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $106.

Distance: 333 miles (536 km)

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Flight

$105

Average price

$184

Average price

$81

Average price

Cheapest

12h 0m

Average total duration

11h 30m

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30m

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6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

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30m

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4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 27m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Megabus

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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from Glasgow to Reading

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Avanti West CoastW03055 · W02940+CrossCountryC75172
03:38PM7h00
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:38PMReading station (RDG)
$1721One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Avanti West CoastW03055 · W02940+CrossCountryC75172
03:38PM7h00
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:38PMReading station (RDG)
$1721One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW03055+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29923
03:38PM5h47
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:25PMReading station (RDG)
$2151One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02483+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailP30077
04:40PM6h01
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:41PMReading station (RDG)
$2151One-way
2 transfers
ScotRailY39460+LNERY11857+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29926
03:45PM6h41
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
10:26PMReading station (RDG)
$2151One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02480+TubeTube from London Euston to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22658
05:30PM6h32
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:02AMReading station (RDG)
$2151One-way
2 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Reading including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Reading is a flight with an average price of $33 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Reading:

A flight is $34 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Reading costing on average $67 (€55).

A flight is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Reading costing on average $106 (€86).

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

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 27m.

Bus takes on average 11h 27m.

The distance from Glasgow to Reading is approximately 333 miles (536 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Reading is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Reading:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, easyJet to go to Reading by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, first_transpennine_express to go to Reading by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Reading with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. 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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