The average train between Reading and Liverpool takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Liverpool. 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 Reading and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Liverpool station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Reading to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Reading to Liverpool train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Liverpool is 256.4 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 46m.
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