Welcome to Newtown 🚖
Newtown is a characterful and well-connected neighbourhood close to Reading town centre. Known for its Victorian streets, independent businesses, community feel and convenient access to the River Kennet, Reading Station and East Reading, Newtown is a popular place for residents, students, professionals and visitors.
Whether you need a Newtown taxi for a journey to Reading Railway Station, Royal Berkshire Hospital, the University of Reading, an evening in town or an airport transfer, Loddon Cars is ready to help. Our experienced drivers provide comfortable, reliable transport 24 hours a day, helping you travel with confidence.
Why Choose Loddon Cars?
Loddon Cars provides dependable transport across Newtown, central Reading and the surrounding areas.
Why customers choose us
- 🚖 Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- ✅ Clear and competitive fares
- ✈️ Airport transfer specialists
- 👨✈️ Experienced professional drivers
- 🚘 Modern, clean and comfortable vehicles
- 💳 Card and cash payment options
- 📱 Easy advance booking
- ⏰ Punctual collections and drop-offs
- 📍 Excellent local knowledge of Reading and Berkshire
Whether you are travelling a few minutes across town or heading further afield, our focus is always on friendly service and a smooth journey.
About Newtown
Newtown sits just east of Reading town centre, between key routes towards Cemetery Junction, London Road and the University area. Its location makes it particularly convenient for people travelling to local workplaces, shops, healthcare facilities, education providers and railway connections.
Newtown is close to:
- Reading town centre
- The River Kennet
- London Road
- Cemetery Junction
- Reading Railway Station
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Palmer Park
- The University of Reading
- The Oracle Shopping Centre
- Reading Abbey Ruins
The neighbourhood offers a practical balance: central Reading is within easy reach, while many local essentials are nearby.
Newtown Taxi Services
Loddon Cars provides a flexible Newtown taxi service for everyday journeys, appointments, business travel and special occasions. We can collect you from your home, office, hotel or local venue and take you directly to your destination.
Popular local journeys include:
- Newtown to Reading Railway Station
- Newtown to Reading town centre
- Newtown to Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Newtown to the University of Reading
- Newtown to The Oracle Shopping Centre
- Newtown to Palmer Park
- Newtown to Thames Valley Park
- Newtown to Earley
- Newtown to Caversham
- Newtown to Woodley
- Newtown to Green Park Business Park
A pre-booked taxi is especially helpful when you are carrying bags, travelling with children, heading to an appointment or simply avoiding the pressure of town-centre parking.
Railway Station Transfers 🚉
Reading Railway Station is a major transport hub with routes to London, Oxford, Bristol, Basingstoke and many destinations across the UK. From Newtown, Loddon Cars provides direct transfers that take the stress out of early departures, heavy luggage and late-night arrivals.
We offer reliable travel to and from:
- Reading Railway Station
- Reading West Railway Station
- Earley Railway Station
- Winnersh Railway Station
- Winnersh Triangle Railway Station
- Twyford Railway Station
- Wokingham Railway Station
Book in advance for important journeys and enjoy a punctual, door-to-door service.
Airport Transfers from Newtown ✈️
Loddon Cars offers comfortable airport transfers from Newtown for family holidays, business trips, overseas visitors and special occasions. Our airport service gives you a practical alternative to driving, parking or changing trains with luggage.
We regularly provide transfers to:
- Heathrow Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- London Luton Airport
- London Stansted Airport
- Southampton Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Farnborough Airport
When booking, let us know how many passengers and bags are travelling so we can arrange the most suitable vehicle.
Business Travel 💼
Newtown is ideally located for professionals travelling across Reading and the wider Thames Valley. Loddon Cars provides executive and corporate transport for meetings, conferences, client collections, office transfers and airport travel.
We regularly serve:
- Thames Valley Park
- Green Park Business Park
- Reading International Business Park
- Winnersh Triangle Business Park
- Forbury Place
- Thames Tower
- Arlington Business Park
- Central Reading offices
For regular business travel, corporate account options may help make arranging transport simpler for your team.
Student Travel 🎓
Newtown is close to the University of Reading, Reading College and several student accommodation areas. Loddon Cars provides practical transport for students travelling to lectures, libraries, stations, airports and social events.
We regularly provide journeys to:
- University of Reading
- Henley Business School
- Reading College
- Activate Learning
- UTC Reading
- Local schools in East and Central Reading
Parents and students can pre-book travel for added peace of mind, particularly during late evenings or early morning travel.
Family and Hospital Travel 👨👩👧👦
Families in Newtown use Loddon Cars for school journeys, shopping trips, appointments, visiting relatives and days out. Tell us about any child-seat or extra-space requirements when you book, and we will help plan your journey accordingly.
We also provide reliable transport to nearby healthcare locations, including:
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Circle Reading Hospital
- Spire Dunedin Hospital
- Prospect Park Hospital
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Frimley Park Hospital
Whether you are attending an appointment or visiting a loved one, our drivers offer a calm and convenient way to travel.
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment 🛍️
Newtown is close to Reading’s main shopping, dining and leisure destinations. A Loddon Cars journey allows you to relax and enjoy your plans without worrying about finding a parking space or driving home afterwards.
Popular destinations include:
- The Oracle Shopping Centre
- Broad Street Mall
- John Lewis Reading
- Marks & Spencer Reading
- Riverside restaurants at The Oracle
- Reading Biscuit Factory
- The Hexagon
- Reading town-centre cafés and bars
For an evening out, arrange both your outward and return journey with Loddon Cars.
Nearby Attractions 🌳
Newtown is well placed for local culture, heritage and green spaces. There is plenty to explore in Reading and the surrounding Berkshire countryside.
Popular places to visit include:
- Reading Abbey Ruins
- Forbury Gardens
- The Museum of English Rural Life
- Reading Museum
- The River Kennet
- Palmer Park
- Caversham Court Gardens
- Dinton Pastures Country Park
- Sonning Bridge
- Basildon Park
Nearby Areas We Cover
Our Newtown taxi service also covers:
- Reading Town Centre
- Cemetery Junction
- East Reading
- Palmer Park
- Earley
- Lower Earley
- Woodley
- Caversham
- Whitley
- Shinfield
- Winnersh
- Sonning
- Tilehurst
- Wokingham
- Calcot
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newtown in Reading?
Newtown is a central-east Reading neighbourhood close to Reading town centre, London Road, Cemetery Junction, Royal Berkshire Hospital and the River Kennet.
Can I book a taxi from Newtown to Reading Station?
Yes. Loddon Cars provides reliable station transfers from Newtown to Reading Railway Station and other nearby stations.
Do you provide airport transfers from Newtown?
Yes. We offer pre-booked airport transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, London City, Southampton, Birmingham and Farnborough.
Can you take me to Royal Berkshire Hospital?
Yes. We provide dependable journeys to Royal Berkshire Hospital for appointments, visitors and planned collections.
Are your services available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Loddon Cars operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
Do you offer executive business travel?
Yes. Executive vehicles can be arranged for meetings, client collections, corporate events and airport transfers.
Can students use your taxi service?
Yes. We provide transport for students travelling to the University of Reading, Reading College, railway stations and local accommodation.
Can I arrange a taxi for my family and luggage?
Yes. Please share the number of passengers, luggage requirements and any child-seat needs when booking.
Book Your Journey with Loddon Cars 🚖
Whether you are travelling from Newtown to Reading Station, heading to the hospital, meeting friends in town, commuting to work or catching a flight, Loddon Cars is here to make the journey easy.
Book your Newtown journey with Loddon Cars today for professional drivers, comfortable vehicles and dependable local service.