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Acclaimed branch of the Imperial War Museums covering modern conflict, personal stories, and the impact of war in a dramatic dock building.
Cheapest price on Oct 25
$76
Average ticket price on Oct 25
$124
Fastest journey on Oct 25
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 25
3 h 36 m
Trains on Oct 25
20
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Liverpool will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Reading to Liverpool without transferring at least 2 times.
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C00678Trains from Reading to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€36) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€36) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 1:35 AM |
Last train 8:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Reading to Liverpool.
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C00669+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33352 | 8:56 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h22 | 1:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C17902+ G00857 | 9:15 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h00 | 1:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C33148+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33288 | 10:01 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h03 | 2:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C17842+ G00860 | 10:15 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h03 | 2:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W34561+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33270 | 10:41 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h23 | 3:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C18011+ G00863 | On time 11:15 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h03 | 3:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C00678+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33270 | 11:24 AM Reading station (RDG) | 3h40 | 3:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C47882+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33126 | 11:48 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h16 | 4:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C00696+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33354 · W33126 | 11:59 AM Reading station (RDG) | 4h05 | 4:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
C17999+ G00867 | 12:15 PM Reading station (RDG) | 4h03 | 4:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C02503+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33126 | 12:27 PM Reading station (RDG) | 3h37 | 4:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C33109+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33039 | 12:46 PM Reading station (RDG) | 3h35 | 4:21 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
G00874+ C18009 | 1:15 PM Reading station (RDG) | 4h03 | 5:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W35216+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33190 | 1:23 PM Reading station (RDG) | 3h41 | 5:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C17894+ G00880 | 2:15 PM Reading station (RDG) | 4h03 | 6:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C05986+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33135 | On time 2:23 PM Reading station (RDG) | 3h41 | 6:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W35439+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33079 | 2:46 PM Reading station (RDG) | 3h35 | 6:21 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C17840+ G00885 | 3:15 PM Reading station (RDG) | 4h03 | 7:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C06045+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33038 | 3:23 PM Reading station (RDG) | 3h41 | 7:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W35220+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33048 | 3:46 PM Reading station (RDG) | 3h35 | 7:21 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
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Acclaimed branch of the Imperial War Museums covering modern conflict, personal stories, and the impact of war in a dramatic dock building.
Large free museum covering archaeology, natural history, world cultures, and planetarium shows. Excellent for broad insight into the region.
Modern museum telling Liverpool’s story from port city to pop culture capital, with social history, transport, and riverfront galleries.
Scenic riverside promenade with Mersey views, public art, and access to major museums. Ideal for a relaxed walk along the waterfront.
Historic commercial street with restored warehouses, boutiques, and nightlife. Great for architecture, independent shops, and city atmosphere.
Creative district known for independent venues, street art, and converted warehouses. A good area to explore Liverpool’s contemporary culture.
A hearty beef and vegetable stew long linked with Liverpool's seafaring history. It is the city's signature comfort food and gave Liverpudlians the nickname 'Scousers'.
A baked potato filled with corned beef, a classic Merseyside chip shop and pub snack. It is a simple local favourite tied to everyday working-class food culture.
A dense spiced fruit loaf or cake served sliced with butter. Popular across Merseyside, it is a traditional teatime bake with a long local following.
Elegant fine dining restaurant by Chef Paul Askew, known for seasonal British tasting menus and polished service in a refined city-centre setting.
Stylish modern restaurant in the Baltic Triangle serving small plates and seasonal British cooking in a relaxed but ambitious setting.
Historic dining room in the Philharmonic pub, celebrated for classic British dishes and a grand traditional atmosphere with strong local character.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while transit and casual meals are fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes and pubs: no tip expected, small change appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Reading to Liverpool trains use the Reading to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool James Street. Use this guide to compare Reading and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
ATMs are available at Reading.
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Seaforth & Litherland is 6 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Seaforth & Litherland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Seaforth & Litherland. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seaforth & Litherland: Parking, WC.
Available at Seaforth & Litherland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seaforth & Litherland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”Ticket office and platforms are step free, however they are accessed by a ramp that is over 30m long, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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