Glasgow to Reading Trains

Glasgow to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Reading takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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 21m
Duration: 391 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

best

Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain

7h 7m

£138–219

Glasgow to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

4:26 AM → 11:08 AM
6h 42m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:34 AM → 4:12 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
11:35 AM → 6:12 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 7:39 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 11:05 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 12:05 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 1:06 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 2:41 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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