Reading to Glasgow Trains

Reading to Glasgow trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Glasgow takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Glasgow. 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
Duration: 391 mi
Distance: £194
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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6h 47m

£165–256

Reading to Glasgow train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Reading and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

1:15 PM → 7:25 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 9:13 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 11:18 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day
12h 34m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:15 PM
6h • 1 change
9:15 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 7:25 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:15 PM
6h • 1 change
9:15 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 7:25 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:15 PM
6h • 1 change
9:15 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 7:25 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:15 AM → 1:15 PM
6h • 1 change
9:15 AM → 3:17 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 7:25 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:14 AM → 1:18 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 3:18 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 7:17 PM
6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:19 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:18 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 9:18 PM
6h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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