What is the cheapest way to get from Wirral to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Wirral to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wirral to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Wirral to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Wirral and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Wirral to Reading. However, there are services departing from Broadway and arriving at Reading RailAir via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Wirral and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Wirral to Reading. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead Hamilton Square and arriving at Reading via Chester and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Wirral to Reading?

The distance between Wirral and Reading is 230 miles. The road distance is 187.7 miles.

How do I travel from Wirral to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Wirral to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Wirral to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Wirral to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wirral to Reading bus from?

Wirral to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Wirral to Reading train from?

Wirral to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Wirral to Reading?

The best way to get from Wirral to Reading is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Wirral to Reading bus arrive?

Wirral to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Castle Street station.

Where does the Wirral to Reading train arrive?

Wirral to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Wirral to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Wirral to Reading is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Wirral to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Reading.

Wirral to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wirral to Reading by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Arrowe Brook Road to Queen Squarebus 423
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
4h 52m
£75–148
Drive 186.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wirral to Readingcar 186.6 mi
3h 41m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway to Castle Streetbus 437
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 23m
£67–144
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Arrowe Brook Road to Queen Squarebus
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 33m
£84–316
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 24m
£84–150
Bus to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Arrowe Brook Road to Queen Squarebus
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 13m
£127–517
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Arrowe Brook Road to Queen Squarebus
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 47m
£107–240

Wirral to Reading by bus, foot, and train

180Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Wirral, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Broadway to Reading RailAir via Castle Street, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeswood Road to Reading via Hamilton Street, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Chester, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 24m.

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