The average train between Liverpool Lime Street and Reading takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool Lime Street 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 Liverpool Lime Street and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool Lime Street is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Reading is 256 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.