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320 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,645.51

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89
Train from Chester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$34.18
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birkenhead to Oxford
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Bus operators

Thames Travel

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from High Street to Forbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$6.96

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Hinson Street to Railway
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Reading is to bus which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead and arriving at Forbury Road via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead to Reading?

The distance between Birkenhead and Reading is 299 km. The road distance is 323.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Birkenhead to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Reading bus from?

Birkenhead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birkenhead station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Reading train from?

Birkenhead to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Reading?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Reading is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Reading bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oxford station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Reading train arrive?

Birkenhead to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Reading is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Birkenhead to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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