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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
7 h 12 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Loughborough will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Reading for Loughborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 147 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 12 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 147 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£48 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Loughborough bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Loughborough coaches for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:43 Reading | 6h07 | 23:50 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
| 15:03 Reading | 7h12 | 22:15 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Loughborough
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Buses from Reading to Loughborough run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 22:03. The fastest coach covers the 147 km distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 147 km |
Average bus duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 7m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 22:03 |
FAQs: Reading to Loughborough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Loughborough by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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