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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Paisley is to bus via Birmingham which costs £60 - £90 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Paisley is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Park Road via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Reading to Paisley?

The distance between Reading and Paisley is 401 miles. The road distance is 390.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Paisley without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £150 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Reading to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Paisley bus from?

Reading to Paisley bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to Paisley train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Paisley?

The best way to get from Reading to Paisley is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £150 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Reading to Paisley bus arrive?

Reading to Paisley bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Paisley train arrive?

Reading to Paisley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Reading to Paisley?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Paisley?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Paisley 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 Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 2m
£159–405
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
4h 58m
£60–169
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
14h 18m
£63–86
Drive 388.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Paisleycar 388.3 mi
6h 45m
£96–138
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
£82–309
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 20m
£72–98
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 32m
£97–269
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
3h 59m
£70–210
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h
£89–309
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
4h 52m
£64–167

Reading to Paisley by train

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Paisley Gilmour Street via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Central in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Park Road via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Pavillion Theatre in around 14h 18m.

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