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Trains from Reading West to Liverpool James Street (LVJ)

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28

train journeys
per day

159

miles (255 kms)

4hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

05:54 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading West to Liverpool James Street (LVJ)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Liverpool James Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Liverpool James Street is approximately 159 miles (255 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 41 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Liverpool James Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Liverpool James Street Today

  • Mon 13th May
    05:54
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    09:57
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    06:09
    4 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    10:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    06:27
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    10:32
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    06:56
    4 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    10:57
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    07:17
    4 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    07:29
    4 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    11:54
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    08:19
    4 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    12:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    08:59
    4 hrs 23 mins 4 changes
    13:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    10:15
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    14:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:15
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    15:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    11:32
    4 hrs 3 changes
    15:32
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    12:14
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    16:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    13:15
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    17:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    13:51
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    17:57
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    14:16
    4 hrs 6 mins 4 changes
    18:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    14:45
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    18:57
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    15:22
    4 hrs 4 changes
    19:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    15:33
    3 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    19:32
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    15:49
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    20:07
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street
  • Mon 13th May
    16:14
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    20:22
    Reading West
    Liverpool James Street
    Reading West to Liverpool James Street

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Liverpool James Street Station

Station name Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
Address Liverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Liverpool James Street

The travel time between Reading West and Liverpool James Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 41 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Liverpool James Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West and Liverpool James Street 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 West & Liverpool James Street. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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