What is the best way to travel from Birkenhead to Reading?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Flights to Reading from Birkenhead. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Birkenhead?
You can reach Reading with just £32 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express10h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square17:10ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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National Express10h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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Merseyrail3h 54m005:49BirkenheadCentral Station09:43ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 05:49:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
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Merseyrail4h 0m007:04BirkenheadCentral Station11:04ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:04:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 11:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Merseyrail3h 52m006:19BirkenheadCentral Station10:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:19:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
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Merseyrail3h 53m007:18BirkenheadCentral Station11:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:18:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 11:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express9h 50m007:00BirkenheadHamilton Square16:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express10h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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Merseyrail3h 52m006:19BirkenheadCentral Station10:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:19:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
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Merseyrail3h 49m006:49BirkenheadCentral Station10:38ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:49:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 49m
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Merseyrail3h 53m007:18BirkenheadCentral Station11:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:18:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 11:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Merseyrail3h 50m006:52BirkenheadCentral Station10:42ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:52:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £122 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)4h 45m010:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport15:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 10:50:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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National Express9h 50m007:00BirkenheadHamilton Square16:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 07:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express10h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express10h 10m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square17:00ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express10h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express10h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Birkenhead to Reading?
You can get to Reading from Birkenhead in just 3h 49m with a Train from Merseyrail. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Merseyrail3h 52m006:19BirkenheadCentral Station10:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:19:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
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Merseyrail3h 53m007:18BirkenheadCentral Station11:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:18:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 11:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Merseyrail3h 53m006:52BirkenheadCentral Station10:45ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:52:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £101 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Merseyrail3h 54m005:49BirkenheadCentral Station09:43ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 05:49:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 54m
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National Express10h 20m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square17:10ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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National Express10h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Merseyrail3h 49m006:49BirkenheadCentral Station10:38ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:49:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 49m
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Merseyrail3h 50m006:52BirkenheadCentral Station10:42ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:52:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £122 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Merseyrail3h 52m006:19BirkenheadCentral Station10:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:19:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 52m
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Merseyrail3h 53m007:18BirkenheadCentral Station11:11ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Merseyrail goes from Central Station, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:18:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 11:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 53m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)4h 45m010:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport15:35London Heathrow AirportLondon Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 10:50:00 to London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 15:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £193 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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National Express9h 50m007:00BirkenheadHamilton Square16:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express10h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Flights Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express9h 50m007:00BirkenheadHamilton Square16:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 07:00:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express10h 25m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express10h 10m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square17:00ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 06:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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National Express10h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express10h 50m023:55BirkenheadHamilton Square10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 23:55:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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National Express12h 30m006:50BirkenheadHamilton Square19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Hamilton Square, Birkenhead (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Birkenhead to Reading
What are the most popular stations in Birkenhead and Reading?
In Birkenhead, you will usually depart from Europa Boulevard, 12 Quays Ferry Terminal or Eastham New Chester Rd, while in Reading you will be arriving at Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Birkenhead? With 4 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birkenhead and Reading, you can pay as low as £32 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Merseyrail: you will get to Reading in just 3h 49m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birkenhead and Reading are Merseyrail, National Express and Eastern Air Lines (2011), but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Birkenhead and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Liverpool or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Birkenhead to Reading?
The most popular companies between Birkenhead and Reading, are Merseyrail, National Express and Eastern Air Lines (2011). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Merseyrail
Airlines: Eastern Air Lines (2011)
All you need to know when you travel from Birkenhead to Reading
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birkenhead to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Birkenhead to Reading
How can I reach Reading from Birkenhead?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Reading from Birkenhead.
How far is Reading from Birkenhead?
The distance between Birkenhead and Reading is 255.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birkenhead and Reading?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 43 kgs, and a flight 63 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birkenhead to Reading?
You can get to Reading with just £32 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Reading?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 3h 49m with a Train from Merseyrail.
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