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Today25 Aug
Tomorrow26 Aug
Wed27 Aug
from US$73
Thu28 Aug
Fri29 Aug
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Mon1 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 27 August at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 27 August at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 August at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 August at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 August at
    Departure city: Glasgow
    Departure location: Glasgow
    Arrival time: 28 August at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Reading

Bus
Average priceUS$73 - US$152Average duration15h 30m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$200 - US$200Average duration8h 44m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$61 - US$61Average duration6h
22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Glasgow to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
15h 30mAverage duration
US$73Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Glasgow to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$104
Average bus trip duration15h 30m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure08:18
Distance328 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Glasgow to Reading Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Glasgow - Reading

  1. How far is Reading from Glasgow by coach?

    The journey from Glasgow to Reading by coach covers an approximate distance of 333 miles (537 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Reading from Glasgow without flying?

    To travel from Glasgow to Reading without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Glasgow to Reading was searched and found on 27 Aug 2025 with a price of US$70

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Reading as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$70 to US$115 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$70, which is on 2025-08-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Glasgow to Reading.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Glasgow to Reading, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Glasgow to Reading will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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