The average bus between Liverpool and Reading takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Liverpool to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Liverpool and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Airport The Station and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Reading station via Manchester Airport The Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Liverpool to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Liverpool to Reading bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Liverpool and Reading is 256.4 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Reading RailAir via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 19m.