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How to get fromReading to Lowestoftby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Lowestofttrain train
    4h 36m
    £82–169

  2. Drive  165.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Lowestoftcar car 165.1 mi
    3h 14m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    7h 31m
    £52–77

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane LHR - NWI
    6h 41m
    £166–407

  5. Train via Ipswich

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain train
    4h 44m
    £84–155

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    7h 46m
    £44–61

Reading to Lowestoft by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Norwich in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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