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 42m.

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 42m 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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Reading?

The distance between Birkenhead and Reading is 186 miles. The road distance is 185.4 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 50m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 50m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Reading bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 42m 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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There are 7 ways to get from Birkenhead to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 50m
£67–134
Drive 184.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Readingcar 184.3 mi
3h 42m
£46–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 36m
£62–89
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 8m
£71–295
Train via Chester
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 53m
£78–132
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 23m
£93–218
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 32m
£115–503

Birkenhead to Reading by train

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 36m.

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