Train Reading to Liverpool from £98 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Liverpool takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Liverpool. 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 56m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£81–148

Reading to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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