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How to get fromReading to Loughtonby train, subway, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway via London Paddington

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the subway from Lancaster Gate station to Loughton stationsubway subway Central
    1h 22m
    £24–61

  2. Drive  55.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Loughtoncar car 55.2 mi
    1h 18m
    £14–20

  3. Train, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Walthamstow Bus Stationbus bus N38 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Forest Roadbus bus 20
    2h 15m
    £19–61

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Loughton stationsubway subway Central
    1h 40m
    £37–64

  5. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Vauxhalltrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the bus from Walthamstow Bus Station to Forest Roadbus bus 20
    2h 38m
    £24–41

Reading to Loughton by train, foot, and subway

Calendar1042Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Loughton. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Lancaster Gate station, then take the subway to Loughton station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Forest Road via London Paddington, Tottenham Court Road Station, Denmark Street, and Walthamstow Bus Station in around 2h 15m.

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