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Trains from Birkenhead Park (BKP) to Reading West

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25

train journeys
per day

159

miles (257 kms)

4hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:11 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Birkenhead Park (BKP) to Reading West

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Birkenhead Park and Reading West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkenhead Park to Reading West is approximately 159 miles (257 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 42 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birkenhead Park and Reading West.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkenhead Park to Reading West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Birkenhead Park to Reading West Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:11
    4 hrs 25 mins 4 changes
    10:36
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:41
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:10
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:11
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    11:14
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:36
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    12:08
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:21
    4 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    12:37
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:41
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:11
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    13:35
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:21
    4 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    13:35
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:21
    4 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    14:35
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:11
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    15:35
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:21
    4 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    15:35
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:21
    4 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    16:36
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:11
    4 hrs 30 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    17:41
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:21
    4 hrs 20 mins 4 changes
    17:41
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:21
    4 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    18:35
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:21
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    19:28
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:41
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    20:00
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:21
    4 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    20:24
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:41
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    20:55
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:21
    4 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    21:25
    Birkenhead Park
    Reading West
    Birkenhead Park to Reading West

About Birkenhead Park Station

Station name Birkenhead Park (BKP)
Address Birkenhead Park station, Duke Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 8BT
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:51 - 00:15
Tuesday 05:51 - 00:15
Wednesday 05:51 - 00:15
Thursday 05:51 - 00:15
Friday 05:51 - 00:15
Saturday 05:51 - 00:15
Sunday 07:51 - 00:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkenhead Park and Reading West

The travel time between Birkenhead Park and Reading West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkenhead Park and Reading West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:11, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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Amenities on trains between Birkenhead Park and Reading West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkenhead Park & Reading West. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Birkenhead Park and Reading West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birkenhead Park and Reading West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.