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Compare train and bus for Reading to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reading to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Reading to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Liverpool:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Liverpool costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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