The average train between Greenock and Reading takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. 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 hourly 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 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 2m. 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 London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
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 3 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Reading is 558.1 km. The road distance is 740 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Reading via Glasgow Central, London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 48m.