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Trains from Reading to Liverpool Stations

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29

train journeys
per day

159

miles (256 kms)

3hrs 27 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading to Liverpool Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Reading and Liverpool Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Liverpool Lime Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 27 mins.

Journeys from Reading to Liverpool Stations Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:35
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    09:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    09:42
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:19
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    10:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:45
    3 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    10:17
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:15
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    10:42
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:31
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:36
    3 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    12:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    13:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:34
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    14:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:34
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    15:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    15:17
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:34
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    16:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:33
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:15
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    17:42
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:35
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    18:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:45
    3 hrs 32 mins 1 change
    18:17
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:14
    3 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    18:42
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:34
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    19:04
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:43
    3 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    19:18
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:14
    3 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    19:49
    Reading
    Liverpool Lime Street
    Reading to Liverpool Lime Street

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Liverpool Stations Station

Station name Liverpool Stations (106)
Address Liverpool Lime Street station, Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JD
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Sunday 07:15 - 23:05
Monday to Friday 05:00 - 23:38
Saturday 05:00 - 23:38
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading and Liverpool Stations

The travel time between Reading and Liverpool Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 27 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading and Liverpool Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading & Liverpool Stations . owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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