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Trains from Loughborough (LBO) to Reading

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44

train journeys
per day

91

miles (147 kms)

2hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

05:00 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Loughborough (LBO) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Loughborough and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Loughborough to Reading is approximately 91 miles (147 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 56 mins.

East Midlands Railway, GWR, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Loughborough and Reading.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Loughborough to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 30 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Loughborough to Reading

Journeys from Loughborough to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:00
    2 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    07:54
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:34
    2 hrs 37 mins3 changes
    08:11
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:50
    2 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    08:26
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:51
    3 hrs 2 mins4 changes
    08:53
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:32
    2 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    09:11
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:48
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    09:23
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:19
    2 hrs 34 mins3 changes
    09:53
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:50
    2 hrs 36 mins3 changes
    10:26
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:20
    2 hrs 35 mins3 changes
    10:55
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:53
    2 hrs 30 mins3 changes
    11:23
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:32
    2 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    12:11
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:53
    2 hrs 30 mins3 changes
    12:23
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:55
    2 hrs 58 mins4 changes
    12:53
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:32
    2 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    13:11
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:53
    2 hrs 31 mins3 changes
    13:24
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:34
    2 hrs 37 mins3 changes
    14:11
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:53
    2 hrs 30 mins3 changes
    14:23
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:32
    2 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    15:11
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:52
    2 hrs 31 mins3 changes
    15:23
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:53
    3 hrs4 changes
    15:53
    Loughborough
    Reading
    Loughborough to Reading

About Loughborough Station

Station name Loughborough (LBO)
AddressLoughborough station, Station Boulevard, off Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX
Managed byEM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Loughborough and Reading

The travel time between Loughborough and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Loughborough and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 44 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Loughborough & Reading. owever, there are 44 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, GWR, Elizabeth Line, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Loughborough and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Loughborough and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.