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Trip Overview

The average bus between Glasgow and Read takes 15h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 6m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Glasgow to Read. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 6m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Glasgow to Read bus times

Buses run twice a week between Glasgow and Read. The service departs Glasgow at 10:20 AM in the morning, which arrives into Read at 10:26:00. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 15h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus Company24h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus Company6h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Read? 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.

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  • Distance: 209.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 6m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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