The average train between Paisley and Reading takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 Paisley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Reading station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Paisley to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Paisley to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Reading is 537.2 km. The road distance is 715 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Reading via Glasgow Central, London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 26m.