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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Reading is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 59m.

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 32m 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 Newhall St and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Reading?

The distance between Liverpool and Reading is 186 miles. The road distance is 191.8 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 51m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 FlixBus, 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 51m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Liverpool to Reading bus arrive?

Liverpool to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 32m 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

There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 51m
£30–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40 / ...
6h 59m
£24–49
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 25m
£38–72
Drive 190.6 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Readingcar 190.6 mi
3h 32m
£47–68
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 15m
£76–242
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 48m
£136–415
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 36m
£83–201

Liverpool to Reading by train

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Reading.

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Reading RailAir via Newhall St and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 25m.

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