What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Reading?

The distance between Birkenhead and Reading is 186 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Birkenhead to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Reading bus from?

Birkenhead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Reading train from?

Birkenhead to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Reading?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Reading is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £95 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Reading bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Reading train arrive?

Birkenhead to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Reading is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Birkenhead to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birkenhead to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Birkenhead to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Birkenhead to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 48m
£83–232
Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Readingcar 184.4 mi
3h 38m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 28m
£68–92
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 13m
£62–227
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hinson Street to Railway Stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
6h 46m
£82–233
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 42m
£112–385
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 21m
£80–236
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 28m
£96–200

Birkenhead to Reading by train

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Reading RailAir via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 28m.

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