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Which bus from Glasgow to Reading is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Glasgow to Reading. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£55
tomorrow
£44
Tuesday
Wednesday
£44
Thursday
Friday
£56
Saturday
£54

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 25m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 14:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £55
FlixBus 12h 5m 21:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 09:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £59
FlixBus 15h 5m 10:20 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Reading via Birmingham, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      16h 45m
      0
      08:40
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      15:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 4h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      20:00
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      01:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 4h 40m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 5m 21:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 09:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £44
FlixBus 16h 45m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 15:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £47
FlixBus 15h 5m 10:20 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Reading via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 45m
      0
      23:00
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      06:25
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 5m
      0
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:45
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 5m 21:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 09:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £44
FlixBus 15h 25m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 14:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £44
FlixBus 15h 5m 10:20 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Reading via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 45m
      0
      23:00
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      06:25
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 5m
      0
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:45
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 25m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 14:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £56
FlixBus 12h 5m 21:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 09:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £59
FlixBus 15h 5m 10:20 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £86
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Reading via Birmingham, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      13h 45m
      0
      23:00
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      06:25
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 5m
      0
      07:40
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      12:45
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 25m 22:40 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 14:05 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £54
FlixBus 12h 5m 21:15 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 09:20 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £59
FlixBus 15h 5m 10:20 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station 01:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride  Economy £62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Glasgow to Reading via Birmingham, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      16h 45m
      0
      08:40
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      15:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 4h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 25m
      0
      20:00
      Birmingham
      Aston University
      01:25
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 4h 40m longer, but you will save £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Glasgow to Reading is £34 on 10/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Glasgow and Reading?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Glasgow to Reading. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Glasgow to Reading. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Glasgow and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 coaches from Glasgow to Reading, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Glasgow and Reading, with 5 offers.

All facts for Glasgow to Reading bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus that travel daily 3 times by bus from Glasgow to Reading in one click. Book your Glasgow to Reading bus ticket starting from £34!

Cheapest Bus £34
Fastest Bus 12h 5m
Earliest Coach 10:20
Latest Coach 22:40
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 535.3 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Glasgow to Reading?

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Glasgow for Reading. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/10/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 19/10
Tuesday 20/10
Wednesday 21/10
Thursday 22/10
Friday 23/10
Saturday 24/10
Sunday 25/10
£55
Monday 26/10
£44
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
£44
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
£56
Saturday 31/10
£54
Sunday 01/11
Monday 02/11
£44
Tuesday 03/11
£38
Wednesday 04/11
£41
Thursday 05/11
£39
Friday 06/11
£62
Saturday 07/11
£46
Sunday 08/11
Monday 09/11
Tuesday 10/11
£34
Wednesday 11/11
£38
Thursday 12/11
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
Sunday 15/11

The cheapest time to travel from Glasgow to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Glasgow to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £38, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Glasgow to Reading. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £55.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Glasgow to Reading, with £44. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £53.

How to save money travelling from Glasgow to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Glasgow to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Glasgow to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Glasgow to Reading are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Glasgow to Reading?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Glasgow to Reading timetable.

FlixBus from Glasgow to Reading

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Glasgow to Reading:

Cheapest Price £44
Fastest Coach 12h 5m
Earliest Coach 10:20
Last Coach 22:40
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 01/10/2026
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Glasgow and Reading

Here is a map with all coach stations in Glasgow and Reading. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Glasgow to Reading

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Glasgow to Reading. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Glasgow to Reading bus

How much does a Glasgow Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Glasgow Reading bus trip is available from £34 and takes 15h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Glasgow to Reading?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £34 to £86. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Reading.

How many connections are available for the Glasgow Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Glasgow to Reading is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from Glasgow take?

The quickest coach from Glasgow to Reading is provided by FlixBus and takes 12h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £59. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Glasgow to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from Glasgow at 10:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Glasgow to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from Glasgow at 22:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Glasgow Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from Glasgow to Reading can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between Glasgow and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Reading from Glasgow?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Glasgow Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Glasgow Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Glasgow to Reading on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Glasgow to Reading?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Glasgow and Reading. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Glasgow to Reading?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Glasgow and Reading change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Glasgow to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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