How to travel from Loch Lomond to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Reading is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Reading by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then Wolverhampton and then to Reading.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance669km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Reading

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Reading by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £210 ($245) and will take around 6h 40m.

The distance between Loch Lomond and Reading is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Loch Lomond and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Reading is to take the train which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £210 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Reading. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Carlisle and Wolverhampton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Loch Lomond and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Wolverhampton and then to Reading. instead which will take 6h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Wolverhampton and then to Reading. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Loch Lomond and Reading. The distance is around 669km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £210 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Reading

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 40m
£210($245)
hourly672km (418 miles)
Drive
7hrs
£115($135)
on demand669km (416 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading