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How to get fromReading to Merseysideby train, car, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Merseyside by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    4h 13m
    £83–151

  2. Drive 185.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Merseysidecar car 185.4 mi
    3h 48m
    £46–67

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4h 33m
    £104–210

  4. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Birkenhead Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    7h 38m
    £86–132

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4h 52m
    £93–315

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    6h 45m
    £131–444

Reading to Merseyside by train and foot

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Bidston via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 4h 13m.

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