The average train between Reading and Birkenhead takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Birkenhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Reading to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Reading to Birkenhead train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Birkenhead is 256.1 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 45m.
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