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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Greenock is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Greenock?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at West Stewart Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Greenock?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Greenock West via Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Reading to Greenock?

The distance between Reading and Greenock is 417 miles. The road distance is 406.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Greenock without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Reading to Greenock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Greenock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Greenock train from?

Reading to Greenock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Greenock?

The best way to get from Reading to Greenock is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Reading to Greenock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Greenock train arrive?

Reading to Greenock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Greenock?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Greenock is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Reading to Greenock.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Greenock?

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

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

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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 40m
£162–311
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 20m
£61–171
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
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
14h 41m
£73–239
Drive 404.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Greenockcar 404.1 mi
6h 58m
£99–143
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 41m
£99–364
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
14h 41m
£73–114
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
5h 9m
£111–302
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 26m
£71–201
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 21m
£77–193
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Greenock Westtrain
5h 35m
£71–206
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 49m
£126–363

Reading to Greenock by train

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.4 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Greenock West via Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Central in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to West Stewart Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 41m.

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