What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station) is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

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

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Reading (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Reading (Station). However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

The distance between Liverpool and Reading (Station) is 186 miles. The road distance is 192 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Reading (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Reading (Station) train from?

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

Where does the Liverpool to Reading (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

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Where can I stay near Reading (Station)?

There are 1476+ hotels available in Reading (Station).

Liverpool to Reading (Station) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station) 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 48m
£79–146
Drive 190.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Reading (Station)car 190.9 mi
3h 36m
£47–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 57m
£60–91
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
£78–315
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 45m
£107–244
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 33m
£116–503

Liverpool to Reading (Station) by train

189Weekly Trains

3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Reading (Station), Reading, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 48m.

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