Liverpool to Reading train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Liverpool to Reading by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Liverpool to Reading take around 3 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 256 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Liverpool is scheduled to depart at around  03:38. The last departure is usually at around 21:34 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Liverpool at around 06:32, with the last train leaving at around 21:34. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 69 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £42.16.

We think any time is a great time to visit Reading, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Reading.

Is there a direct train from Liverpool to Reading?

The journey between Liverpool and Reading usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Liverpool to Reading every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Liverpool to Reading?

The Liverpool to Reading train travel takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Liverpool to Reading train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Reading leaving Liverpool at around 03:38 and the last train leaving at around 21:34 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Liverpool at around 06:32, with the final departure at 21:34.