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

The cheapest way to get from Loughton to Reading is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughton to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Loughton and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Forest Road and arriving at Reading RailAir via Walthamstow Bus Station, Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Loughton and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Loughton station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Loughton station and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Loughton to Reading?

The distance between Loughton and Reading is 52 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughton to Reading without a car is to subway and train via London Paddington which takes 1h 33m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Loughton to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Reading bus from?

Loughton to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Walthamstow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Reading train from?

Loughton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Loughton station.

Where does the Loughton to Reading bus arrive?

Loughton to Reading bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Trocadero / Haymarket station.

Where does the Loughton to Reading train arrive?

Loughton to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Lancaster Gate Station.

Can I drive from Loughton to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughton to Reading is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Loughton to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Reading.

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There are 5 ways to get from Loughton to Reading by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the subway from Loughton station to Lancaster Gate Stationsubway Central
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 33m
£31–103
Drive 55.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Loughton to Readingcar 55.7 mi
1h 19m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Trocadero / Haymarketbus N38
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 24m
£30–37
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Loughton station to Bond Street Stationsubway Central
2. Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 53m
£40–105
Line 20 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Forest Road to Walthamstow Bus Stationbus 20
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 51m
£29–82

Loughton to Reading by bus, subway, and train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.1 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Loughton, Essex, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Forest Road to Reading RailAir via Walthamstow Bus Station, Trocadero / Haymarket, Regent Street / St James's, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 24m.

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