The train between Reading and Merseyside takes 14h 4m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Reading to Merseyside. 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 once a week between Reading and Merseyside. The service departs Reading at 6:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Merseyside at 08:19:30. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Merseyside station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
Reading to Merseyside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Merseyside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Reading to Merseyside train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Reading and Merseyside is 259.2 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bidston via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 13m.