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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Reading takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

3h 51m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 5m
£80–144

Birkenhead to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 185.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 5m.

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