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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station) is to bus via Oxford which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.

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 bus between Liverpool and Reading (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Reading (Station). 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 6m.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station), including transfers.

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

Liverpool to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

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.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Reading (Station) is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 6h 6m.

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

Liverpool to Reading (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Reading (Station)?

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Where can I stay near Reading (Station)?

There are 1515+ hotels available in Reading (Station).

Liverpool to Reading (Station) - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 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 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 5m
£36–57
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 6m
£50–85
Drive 190.9 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Reading (Station)car 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 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 56m
£105–273

Liverpool to Reading (Station) by train

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 6m.

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