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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Glasgow takes 7h 10m 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 10m
Duration
391 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 9:15 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 5m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 4m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Glasgow? 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 47m.

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