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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cardonald is to bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cardonald is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Cardonald?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cardonald. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cardonald Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Reading to Cardonald?

The distance between Reading and Cardonald is 401 miles. The road distance is 387.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cardonald without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Reading to Cardonald, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cardonald bus from?

Reading to Cardonald bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Cardonald?

The best way to get from Reading to Cardonald is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Reading to Cardonald bus arrive?

Reading to Cardonald bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Cardonald?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cardonald is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Reading to Cardonald.

Where can I stay near Cardonald?

There are 850+ hotels available in Cardonald.

Reading to Cardonald - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Cardonald by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 15m
£156–299
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
5h 1m
£56–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
14h 4m
£70–248
Drive 384.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Cardonaldcar 384.8 mi
6h 38m
£96–139
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 22m
£93–354
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus Ukn10
14h 4m
£70–113
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
4h 50m
£105–302
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4h 7m
£65–191
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 2m
£72–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5h 23m
£117–358

Reading to Cardonald by train and bus

59Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Cardonald Library via Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, and Central Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Cardonald Library via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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