The average train between Birkenhead and Reading takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Birkenhead to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Birkenhead to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Birkenhead and Reading is 256.1 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 50m.
