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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Reading. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Reading?

The distance between Liverpool and Reading is 186 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Liverpool to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Liverpool to Reading?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Reading is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Liverpool to Reading bus arrive?

Liverpool to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Reading is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Liverpool to Reading.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Liverpool to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool 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 50m
£79–147
Drive 191 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar 191 mi
3h 35m
£47–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 52m
£61–93
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
£67–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 13m
£67–147
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 22m
£97–212
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 41m
£115–494

Liverpool to Reading by train

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Liverpool, 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 Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 13m.

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