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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.

8h 45m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£181
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
8h 14m
£145–245

Greenock to Reading train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 42m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 38m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 39m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 44m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 12m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 31m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 42m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 31m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 42m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 39m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country7h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country8h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greenock to Reading? 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.

Map of how to get from Greenock to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Greenock West to Reading via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 14m.

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