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What is the best way to travel from Reading to Birkenhead?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Birkenhead from Reading. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 46m
£14
£30
7
Train
4h 19m
£55
£154
5
Flight
3h 35m
£92
£365
35

What is the cheapest way to reach Birkenhead from Reading?

You can reach Birkenhead with just £14 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.

Tuesday
from £22
Wednesday
from £20
Thursday
from £161
Friday
from £26
Saturday
from £14
Sunday
from £35
Monday
from £26

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Aer Lingus
    19h 20m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £372
  • Aer Lingus
    18h 40m
    0
    15:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £396
  • Aer Lingus
    25h 40m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £407
  • Aer Lingus
    21h 5m
    0
    13:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £410

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    12h 50m
    0
    16:55
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 35m
    0
    11:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    14:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £92
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 30m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    13:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £146
  • Loganair
    5h 0m
    0
    14:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £302
  • British Airways
    16h 25m
    0
    18:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £588
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 53m
    0
    05:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    11:33
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £134
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 57m
    0
    02:24
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:21
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £221
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 54m
    0
    04:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:29
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £221
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 34m
    0
    05:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    10:22
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £221

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 55m
    0
    11:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    15:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £161
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 45m
    0
    15:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £161
  • Loganair
    4h 45m
    0
    13:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £284
  • British Airways
    7h 30m
    0
    13:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £578

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    16:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £278
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 25m
    0
    21:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £341
  • Loganair
    5h 5m
    0
    13:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £347
  • British Airways
    7h 30m
    0
    13:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £600

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    16:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    23:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 34m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:29
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £55
  • Transport For London
    4h 30m
    0
    05:59
    Reading
    Central Station
    10:29
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £58

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    23:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    16:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 19m
    0
    09:15
    Reading
    Central Station
    13:34
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £127
  • CrossCountry
    4h 22m
    0
    09:15
    Reading
    Central Station
    13:37
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £127
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 40m
    0
    11:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    14:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £180
  • Loganair
    16h 15m
    0
    15:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    07:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £308
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 25m
    0
    21:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £347
  • British Airways
    19h 15m
    0
    15:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £593

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    23:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    11h 55m
    0
    17:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Aer Lingus
    5h 10m
    0
    19:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    00:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £111
  • Aer Lingus
    18h 40m
    0
    15:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £205
  • British Airways
    14h 15m
    0
    06:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £268
  • British Airways
    7h 50m
    0
    12:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £295

What are the fastest trips from Reading to Birkenhead?

You can get to Birkenhead from Reading in just 3h 35m with a Flight from Aer Lingus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 5h 46m
Wednesday
from 3h 35m
Thursday
from 3h 55m
Friday
from 3h 45m
Saturday
from 4h 30m
Sunday
from 3h 40m
Monday
from 5h 0m

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    16:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Aer Lingus
    17h 40m
    0
    16:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £410
  • Aer Lingus
    18h 40m
    0
    15:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £396
  • Aer Lingus
    19h 20m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £372
  • Aer Lingus
    21h 5m
    0
    13:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £410

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 35m
    0
    11:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    14:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £92
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 30m
    0
    08:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    13:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £146
  • Loganair
    5h 0m
    0
    14:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £302
  • British Airways
    16h 25m
    0
    18:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £588
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 34m
    0
    05:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    10:22
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £221
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 41m
    0
    05:48
    Reading
    Central Station
    10:29
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £221
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 54m
    0
    04:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:29
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £221
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 53m
    0
    05:40
    Reading
    Central Station
    11:33
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £134
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    23:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 55m
    0
    11:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    15:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £161
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 45m
    0
    15:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £161
  • Loganair
    4h 45m
    0
    13:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £284
  • British Airways
    7h 30m
    0
    13:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £578

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    16:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £278
  • Loganair
    5h 5m
    0
    13:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £347
  • British Airways
    7h 30m
    0
    13:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £600
  • British Airways
    10h 5m
    0
    10:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £603
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport For London
    4h 30m
    0
    05:59
    Reading
    Central Station
    10:29
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £58
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 34m
    0
    04:55
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:29
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £55
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    5h 46m
    0
    23:59
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    23:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    23:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 40m
    0
    11:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    14:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £180
  • Loganair
    16h 15m
    0
    15:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    07:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £308
  • British Airways
    19h 15m
    0
    15:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £593
  • British Airways
    19h 35m
    0
    14:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £602
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 19m
    0
    09:15
    Reading
    Central Station
    13:34
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £127
  • CrossCountry
    4h 22m
    0
    09:15
    Reading
    Central Station
    13:37
    Birkenhead
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £127
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    17:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    23:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 55m
    0
    16:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:20
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Loganair
    5h 0m
    0
    14:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £385
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 10m
    0
    19:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    00:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £111
  • British Airways
    7h 50m
    0
    12:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £295
  • British Airways
    14h 15m
    0
    06:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £268
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    17:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    23:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Coach Station
    05:45
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    16:25
    London Heathrow Airport
    Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    14:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    23:35
    Birkenhead
    Hamilton Square
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Reading to Birkenhead

What are the most popular stations in Reading and Birkenhead?

In Reading, you will usually depart from Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), while in Birkenhead you will be arriving at Europa Boulevard, 12 Quays Ferry Terminal or Eastham New Chester 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 Birkenhead from Reading? With 9 connections between 4 Bus, Train 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 Reading and Birkenhead, you can pay as low as £14 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 Flight from Aer Lingus: you will get to Birkenhead in just 3h 35m.

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 Reading and Birkenhead are National Express, Aer Lingus and British Airways, 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 Reading and Birkenhead 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 Lower Earley or to Liverpool, and look at flights from Farnborough Airport, and landing at Blackpool 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 Reading to Birkenhead?

The most popular companies between Reading and Birkenhead, are National Express, Aer Lingus and British Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR), CrossCountry and Transport For London

Airlines: Aer Lingus, British Airways and Loganair

All you need to know when you travel from Reading to Birkenhead

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Reading to Birkenhead. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Reading to Birkenhead

How can I reach Birkenhead from Reading?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Birkenhead from Reading.

How far is Birkenhead from Reading?

The distance between Reading and Birkenhead is 255.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Reading and Birkenhead?

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 Reading to Birkenhead?

You can get to Birkenhead with just £14 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Birkenhead?

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 Birkenhead in just 3h 35m with a Flight from Aer Lingus.

More routes to Reading and to Birkenhead

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Reading and to Birkenhead. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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