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307 km.
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Liverpool, Great Britain → Reading, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Liverpool to Reading

Composite routes from Liverpool to Reading

Cheapest
3 h 29 min
Car
307 km.
from $16

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
British Airways
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Loganair
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 35m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$36.71–$253.16
easyJet
Website
3h 35m
Every day
$107.59–$303.79
British Airways
Website
1h 9m
Every day
$63.29–$354.42
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 53m
Every day
$215.18–$949.33
Loganair
Website
5h 5m
Monday to Saturday
$253.16–$1,645.51
Train operators
Found: 11
Avanti West Coast
Website
Thameslink
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
West Midlands Trains
Website
Cross Country
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Website
Northern Rail
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
Transport for Wales
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 38m
Once a week
$48.10–$151.89
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
Call
Thameslink
Website
33 min
Every 15 minutes
$21.52–$44.30
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
East Midlands Railways
Website
50 min
Hourly
$16.46–$34.18
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
Call
First Great Western Service
Website
37 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
2h 29m
Once daily
$39.24–$55.69
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
West Midlands Trains
Website
1h 45m
Hourly
+44 333 311 0039
+44 333 311 0039
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Cross Country
Website
1h 36m
Hourly
$69.62–$189.87
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
TransPennine Express Service
Website
52 min
Hourly
$16.46–$41.77
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
Call
Northern Rail
Website
1h 2m
Hourly
$10.13–$13.92
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Elizabeth Line
Website
35 min
Every 30 minutes
$9.49–$24.05
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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Transport for Wales
Website
2h 3m
Every 4 hours
$43.04–$69.62
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
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Bus operators
Found: 2
Arriva North West
Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XP, UK
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
Arriva North West
Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XP, UK
+44 344 800 44 11
+44 344 800 44 11
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
+44 (0)3717 818181
+44 (0)3717 818181
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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 $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 5h 54m.

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 25m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

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 Whitechapel and arriving at Forbury Road via Birkenhead and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Reading?

The distance between Liverpool and Reading is 299 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.

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 52m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 Birkenhead 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 52m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Liverpool to Reading bus arrive?

Liverpool to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oxford 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 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Liverpool to Reading.

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

Book your Liverpool to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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