The average train between Reading and Loughborough takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Loughborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Loughborough. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Loughborough at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading to Loughborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Loughborough station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Reading to Loughborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Loughborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Reading to Loughborough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Reading and Loughborough is 146.5 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Loughborough (Leics) via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m.