What is the cheapest way to get from Paisley to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Reading is to bus via Espedair Burn which costs £70 - £120 and takes 14h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Paisley to Reading?

The distance between Paisley and Reading is 377 miles. The road distance is 390.6 miles.

How do I travel from Paisley to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Paisley to Reading without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £150 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Paisley to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Paisley to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Reading bus from?

Paisley to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Reading?

The best way to get from Paisley to Reading is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Paisley to Reading bus arrive?

Paisley to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Reading is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Paisley to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Reading.

Paisley to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Paisley to Reading by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 42m
£78–306
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4h 38m
£52–150
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 36m
£155–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 5m
£71–240
Drive 388.3 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Readingcar 388.3 mi
6h 45m
£95–137
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 58m
£102–288
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 10m
£68–179
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 33m
£62–191
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
4h 30m
£65–153
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3h 58m
£62–190
Bus via Espedair Burn
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
14h 41m
£72–115

Paisley to Reading by bus and train

56Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

£155Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Paisley to Reading.

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Distance: 375.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Espedair Burn to Reading via Central Station, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h 5m.

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