What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading is to bus via Oxford which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool Lime Street and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading?

The distance between Liverpool Lime Street and Reading is 186 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool Lime Street to Reading bus from?

Liverpool Lime Street to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train from?

Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading?

The best way to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Liverpool Lime Street to Reading bus arrive?

Liverpool Lime Street to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train arrive?

Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool Lime Street to Reading is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading?

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Liverpool Lime Street to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 49m
£66–132
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40 / ...
7h 16m
£37–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 17m
£50–86
Drive 190.9 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool Lime Street to Readingcar 190.9 mi
3h 36m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 28m
£79–321
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 30m
£145–503
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h 21m
£89–237
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 57m
£104–273

Liverpool Lime Street to Reading by train

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Liverpool Lime Street, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading RailAir via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 17m.

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