Liverpool Lime Street to Reading Train Tickets & Timetables

Liverpool Lime Street to Readingby train on average takes 3 hrs 29 mins

Liverpool Lime Street to Reading one way only

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Trains depart every 32 minutes
First train leaves Liverpool Lime Street at 05:25
Last train leaves Liverpool Lime Street at 20:51

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Liverpool Lime Street to Reading train times

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Liverpool Lime Street facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Walrus cards and local Saveaway only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  0151 909 3697
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Operated by Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you"Щd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they"Щll help you out.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Located on main concourse
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments are present on Liverpool Lime Street station to purchase refreshments.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Post Box
  
  No
  
  Outside the station on Lime Street
- Atm Machine
  
  No
  
  Located on Platform 7
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  There are two help points located on the Skelhorne Street side of the station with a direct line to contact station staff. There is also a call point near the entrance of the short stay car park.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA
- Name
  
  Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Spaces
  
  280
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  25
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Skelhorne Street short stay car park: -
  21 spaces plus 4 accessible spaces
  Lord Nelson Street long stay car park: -
  259 spaces plus 13 accessible spaces
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  52
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Alongside station entrance
- Annotation
  
  There are 2 areas at Liverpool Lime Street station where you can lock up your bike, Lord Nelson Street and Skelhorne Street. They are the only 2 places you are permitted to leave your bike at the station.
- Type
  
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  Liverpool Lime Street Mobility Team are available: -
  - Monday - Saturday 07:00 - 22:00
  - Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
  THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.
  A mobility assistance vehicle is available - to book, or for help boarding and alighting your train, please contact your train operator, ideally 48 hours in advance.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  There are eight accessible ticket machines at the station located on the station concourse.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Situated on main concourse opposite Northern's Travel Centre
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you"Щd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they"Щll help you out.

Reading facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for GW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: [email protected], website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  At the North side of the station
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: [email protected], website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03457 000 125
- Available
  
  No
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
  Name: Multi Storey Car Park
  Spaces: 1387
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 14
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:
  Accessible ticket machine is available at the car park. step free access from the car park to the station via a lift.
  
  Cctv: No
  Website
  http://www.apcoa.co.uk
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £23.70
  Weekly: £118.50
  Monthly: £215.00
  Three Monthly: £565.50
  Annual: £1,805.50
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  344
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Annotation
  
  Cycles can be carried free of charge,restrictions apply and you need to make a reservation up to two hours before the train leaves the station it is starting from. Please see our Cycling by train leaflet.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Staff assistance is available; please request assistance from any member of staff if you have not booked assistance in advance.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Low-level accessible counter are located at the ticket office. All counters have hearing loop fitted.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: [email protected], website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- Step Free Access
  
  platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance by the Rail air link lounge. Assisted travel meeting point - Customer Help desk main concourse. Please notify a member of staff.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Streetto ReadingFrom £87.30

Liverpool Lime Street to Readingby train on average takes 3 hrs 29 mins

Liverpool Lime Street to Reading one way only

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