What is the cheapest way to get from Looe to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Reading is to line 10 bus and bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Reading. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bridge Street via Plymouth Coach Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Looe and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Looe to Reading. However, there are services departing from Looe and arriving at Reading via Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Looe to Reading?

The distance between Looe and Reading is 214 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.

How do I travel from Looe to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Looe to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Looe to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Looe to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Reading bus from?

Looe to Reading bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from The Square station.

Where do I catch the Looe to Reading train from?

Looe to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Liskeard station.

Train or bus from Looe to Reading?

The best way to get from Looe to Reading is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Looe to Reading bus arrive?

Looe to Reading bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Looe to Reading train arrive?

Looe to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Looe to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Reading is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Looe to Reading.

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There are 3 ways to get from Looe to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 40m
£88–165
Line 10 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Square to Railway Stationbus 10
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
7h 56m
£28–60
Drive 195.6 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Readingcar 195.6 mi
3h 45m
£49–70

Looe to Reading by train

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Looe, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Liskeard to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bridge Street via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride in around 7h 56m.

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