How to get from Reading to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Reading to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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159 miles (256 km) | |
Bus | |
Bus • $26 (€22) • 11 h 55 min | |
FlixBus |
Take a bus to travel 159 miles (256 km) between Reading and Liverpool. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Reading to Liverpool.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Liverpool from Reading. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Reading - Liverpool travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Travel Reading to Liverpool by bus.
The fastest way to travel between Reading and Liverpool is by bus, which requires on average 11 h 55 min of travel time.
The distance from Reading to Liverpool is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Liverpool is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Reading and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Reading to Liverpool:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Reading to Liverpool:
Direct services to Liverpool tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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