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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Merseyside is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Merseyside is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Merseyside station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bidston Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bidston via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Reading to Merseyside?

The distance between Reading and Merseyside is 191 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Reading to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Merseyside bus from?

Reading to Merseyside bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Merseyside train from?

Reading to Merseyside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Reading to Merseyside is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Reading to Merseyside bus arrive?

Reading to Merseyside bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Merseyside train arrive?

Reading to Merseyside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Merseyside is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Reading to Merseyside.

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

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Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2124+ hotels available in Merseyside.

Reading to Merseyside - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Merseyside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 13m
£49–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgateX40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Hamilton Square Station423 / ...
7h 47m
£34–69
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool One
4. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Station407
7h 14m
£47–74
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Merseyside185.4 mi
3h 46m
£47–67
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
5h 51m
£126–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 27m
£87–260
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 11m
£90–208
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)LTN - LPL
6h 55m
£95–284

Reading to Merseyside by train and foot

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bidston Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 7h 14m.

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