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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Reading is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Reading. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Reading RailAir via Norwich and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Reading via Norwich, Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Reading?

The distance between Lowestoft and Reading is 179 miles. The road distance is 164.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Lowestoft to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Reading bus from?

Lowestoft to Reading bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Reading train from?

Lowestoft to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Reading?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Reading is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Reading bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Reading bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Reading train arrive?

Lowestoft to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Reading is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Lowestoft to Reading.

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

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Lowestoft to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwichtrain
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4h 8m
£51–102
Drive 163.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Readingcar 163.5 mi
3h 19m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 59m
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
4h 15m
£47–73
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 14m

Lowestoft to Reading by train

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Reading via Norwich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Reading RailAir via Norwich, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 59m.

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