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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to Read by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 52m
    £19–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    5h 50m
    £12–29

  3. Bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stnbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Simonstone Lanebus bus 152
    5h 44m

  4. Drive 182.9 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Readcar car 182.9 mi
    3h 21m
    £44–63

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    6h 48m
    £59–152

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train
    7h 51m
    £67–153

Glasgow to Read by train, foot, and bus

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Read, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £17–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Simonstone Lane via Coach Stn and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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