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 18m.

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 18m 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 Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

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 7m.

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 7m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 7m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.

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 18m to drive from Lowestoft to Reading.

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

Book your Lowestoft to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwich
2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Reading
4h 7m
£57–156
Drive 163.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Reading163.5 mi
3h 18m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
7h 53m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NWI - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
7h 26m
£201–810
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswich
2. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Street
3. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Reading
4h 14m
£53–135

Lowestoft to Reading by train

133Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Reading RailAir via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 53m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.