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3 h 31 min
325 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,392.36
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,645.51

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

Thameslink

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Oxford to Birkenhead
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 Birmingham New Street to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

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

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Bus operators

Thames Travel

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from Station Road to High
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.32–$6.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Birkenhead is to bus which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Birkenhead via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Reading to Birkenhead?

The distance between Reading and Birkenhead is 299 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Reading to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Birkenhead bus from?

Reading to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to Birkenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Reading to Birkenhead is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Reading to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Reading to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Reading to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Birkenhead is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Reading to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2172+ hotels available in Birkenhead. Prices start at $31.68 per night.
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