There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Anfield 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- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 13m£72–137Drive 190.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Anfieldcar 190.3 mi
3h 36m£48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
5h 51m£55–84Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 6m£82–302Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
7h 4m£62–88Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 4m£103–237Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 25m£115–509
Reading to Anfield by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Anfield is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Anfield is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Anfield. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Houlding Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Anfield. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Reading and Anfield is 190 miles. The road distance is 191.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Anfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Reading to Anfield, including transfers.
Reading to Anfield bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Anfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Anfield is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Anfield, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Anfield via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Liverpool FC in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Anfield via Heathrow Terminal 5, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Houlding Street in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–440
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Anfield bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Anfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Anfield is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Reading to Anfield.
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