The average train between Reading and Glossop takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Glossop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Glossop. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Glossop at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Glossop. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Glossop station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Reading to Glossop train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Glossop train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Glossop train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Glossop is 230.7 km. The road distance is 309 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.