Train Birkenhead to Reading from £102 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Reading takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. 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: £102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 49m

£82–150

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.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:43 AM → 1:39 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 3:01 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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