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Trains from Reading West to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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19

train journeys
per day

160

miles (258 kms)

4hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

05:56 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 7 changes)

7

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading West to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Birkenhead North , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Birkenhead North is approximately 160 miles (258 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 18 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Birkenhead North.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Birkenhead North. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 11 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Reading West to Birkenhead North

Journeys from Reading West to Birkenhead North Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:56
    4 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    10:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:56
    4 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    11:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:02
    4 hrs 5 mins3 changes
    12:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:59
    4 hrs 8 mins3 changes
    13:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:51
    4 hrs 16 mins3 changes
    14:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:53
    4 hrs 24 mins3 changes
    15:17
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:32
    4 hrs 15 mins5 changes
    15:47
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:46
    4 hrs 21 mins3 changes
    16:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:59
    4 hrs 8 mins3 changes
    17:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:52
    4 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    18:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:56
    4 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    19:07
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:50
    4 hrs 27 mins3 changes
    20:17
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:51
    4 hrs 41 mins5 changes
    21:32
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    17:44
    4 hrs 48 mins5 changes
    22:32
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    18:40
    4 hrs 52 mins5 changes
    23:32
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:00
    4 hrs 47 mins3 changes
    23:47
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    19:31
    11 hrs 1 min5 changes
    06:32
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:21
    9 hrs 56 mins7 changes
    09:17
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    23:45
    9 hrs 47 mins5 changes
    09:32
    Reading West
    Birkenhead North
    Reading West to Birkenhead North

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
AddressReading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed byGW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Birkenhead North Station

Station name Birkenhead North (BKN)
AddressBirkenhead North station, Station Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7AZ
Managed byME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 05:49 - 00:17
Tuesday 05:49 - 00:17
Wednesday 05:49 - 00:17
Thursday 05:49 - 00:17
Friday 05:49 - 00:17
Saturday 05:49 - 00:17
Sunday 07:49 - 00:17
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Birkenhead North

The travel time between Reading West and Birkenhead North by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Birkenhead North vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Birkenhead North. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Birkenhead North.

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