Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Reading
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Reading will cost around £ 122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 102.
Train schedule Glasgow to Reading
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Fastest train times from Glasgow to Reading
Fastest Journey
5 h 46 m
Average
5 h 57 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
536 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Glasgow for Reading every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 536 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Train from Glasgow to Reading
 | Distance | 332 miles (535 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 45 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £114 (€128) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train companies | Avanti West Coast or Cross Country |
Trains from Glasgow to Reading cover the 332 miles (535 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 45 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or Cross Country. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £114, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £114. Travellers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in Reading.
Train companies: CrossCountry trains Glasgow to Reading
For as little as £114 you can travel by train between Glasgow and Reading with CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Glasgow to Reading you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Find cheap tickets for CrossCountry trains to Reading from Glasgow on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Glasgow to Reading train timetable from CrossCountry, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 332 miles (535 km) journey between Glasgow and Reading, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains between Glasgow and Reading in the Omio app, you can check to see if the CrossCountry trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the CrossCountry train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Reading from Glasgow and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train to Reading from Glasgow with CrossCountry!
CrossCountry from Glasgow to Reading train information:
- Average Duration: 6 h 3 min
- CrossCountry frequency: 1 a day
These are CrossCountry 's ticket policies for COVID-19 for the train from Glasgow to Reading:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips: Trains from Glasgow to Reading
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What is the departure train station in Glasgow and arrival train station in Reading?
When departing from Glasgow, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street and Charing Cross (Glasgow). When arriving in Reading, you can end your route in train stations like Reading, Reading West and Reading.
Omio customers book a train from Glasgow Central to Reading most frequently for this route.
Where do I find the Glasgow train station to Reading? Where is the Reading train station?
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Reading, located 0.2 miles (420 m) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
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