Glasgow to Reading Trains

Glasgow to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Reading takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration: 391 mi
Distance: £203
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 21m

£140–255

Glasgow to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 4:40 PM
7h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:11 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 4:40 PM
7h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:11 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 4:40 PM
7h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:11 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 4:40 PM
7h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:11 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 19m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 8m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:40 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:06 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:46 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 26m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 7:39 PM
7h 44m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 8:12 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 10:39 PM
6h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:48 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:06 PM
7h 6m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 4:40 PM
7h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 6:11 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.