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Trains from Liverpool Stations to Reading

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25

train journeys
per day

159

miles (256 kms)

3hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

05:25 / 00:28

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Liverpool Stations to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Liverpool Stations and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Liverpool Stations to Reading is approximately 159 miles (256 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 4 mins.

CrossCountry, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, GWR, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Liverpool Stations and Reading.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Liverpool Lime Street to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 20 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Liverpool Stations   to Reading

Journeys from Liverpool Stations to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:25
    3 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    08:45
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:10
    3 hrs 30 mins1 change
    09:40
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    10:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:08
    3 hrs 38 mins1 change
    10:46
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:40
    3 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    11:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:08
    3 hrs 33 mins1 change
    11:41
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:38
    3 hrs 33 mins2 changes
    12:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:08
    3 hrs 31 mins1 change
    12:39
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    13:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    14:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    15:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    16:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    17:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    18:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:42
    3 hrs 29 mins2 changes
    19:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    16:08
    3 hrs 33 mins1 change
    19:41
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    16:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    20:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    17:08
    3 hrs 35 mins1 change
    20:43
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    17:43
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    21:11
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    18:43
    3 hrs 33 mins2 changes
    22:16
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street to Reading

About Liverpool Stations Station

Station name Liverpool Stations (106)
AddressCoventry station, Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT
Managed byVT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:15 - 21:30
Saturday 05:30 - 20:45
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Liverpool Stations and Reading

The travel time between Liverpool Stations and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Liverpool Stations and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:28.

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Amenities on trains between Liverpool Stations and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Liverpool Stations & Reading. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, GWR, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Liverpool Stations and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Liverpool Stations and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.