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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow to Read

Composite routes from Glasgow to Read

Cheapest
3 h 17 min
Car
300 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 34 min
258 km.
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7 h 7 min
Plane, Train, Bus
258 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

The Burnley Bus Company

Phone:
0345 60 40 110
Email:
hello@burnleybuses.co.uk hello@burnleybuses.co.uk
Website:
transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Bus from Interchange to Campbell
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly

The Blackburn Bus Company

Phone:
01254 670 583
Email:
hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
Website:
transdevbus.co.uk/blackburn/
Bus from Bus Station to Simonstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Hamilton to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Clitheroe
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$11.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Read?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Read is to bus which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Read?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Read is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Read?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Read. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Simonstone Lane via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Read?

The distance between Glasgow and Read is 338 km. The road distance is 300.7 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Read without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Read without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $48.91 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Read?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Glasgow to Read, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Read bus from?

Glasgow to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Read?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Read is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $48.91 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Glasgow to Read bus arrive?

Glasgow to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Preston Bus Station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Read?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Read is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Glasgow to Read.

Where can I stay near Read?

There are 846+ hotels available in Read. Prices start at $76.43 per night.
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