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

The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Reading is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Loughborough and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Loughborough and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Reading. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Loughborough to Reading?

The distance between Loughborough and Reading is 150 miles. The road distance is 112.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughborough to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Loughborough to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Reading bus from?

Loughborough to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Reading train from?

Loughborough to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.

Train or bus from Loughborough to Reading?

The best way to get from Loughborough to Reading is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Loughborough to Reading bus arrive?

Loughborough to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Loughborough to Reading train arrive?

Loughborough to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Loughborough to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Reading is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Loughborough to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Loughborough to Reading?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 12m
£75–142
Drive 111.6 mi
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1. Drive from Loughborough to Readingcar 111.6 mi
2h 8m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 36m
£41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 27m
£73–104
Bus via Grammar School
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 17m
£49–88

Loughborough to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 149.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Reading RailAir via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 36m.

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