The average train between Greenock and Reading takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock to Reading. 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 every 2 hours between Greenock and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Reading. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Reading station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Greenock to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Greenock to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Greenock and Reading is 558.1 km. The road distance is 667 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Reading via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 11m.