Welcome to North Reading 🚖

North Reading is a popular and well-connected part of Reading, stretching across communities including Caversham, Caversham Heights, Lower Caversham, Emmer Green and Mapledurham. With riverside scenery, independent shops, excellent schools, green spaces and convenient access to Reading town centre, North Reading is an appealing place to live, work and visit.

Whether you need a North Reading taxi for a quick journey into town, a station transfer, a hospital appointment, a business meeting or an airport journey, Loddon Cars is ready to help. Our professional drivers provide dependable, comfortable transport around the clock, making every trip straightforward from collection to destination.

Why Choose Loddon Cars?

Loddon Cars provides reliable travel for residents, visitors and businesses throughout North Reading and the wider Berkshire area.

Why passengers choose us

🚖 Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
✅ Competitive, clear fares
✈️ Airport transfer specialists
👨‍✈️ Experienced, professional drivers
🚘 Clean, comfortable vehicles
💳 Card and cash payment options
📱 Easy booking in advance
⏰ Punctual collections
📍 Excellent local knowledge

From a short local trip to a long-distance transfer, we focus on friendly service, comfortable travel and dependable timing.

About North Reading

North Reading sits just across the River Thames from Reading town centre. It combines the convenience of central Reading with quieter residential streets, village-style shopping areas and access to beautiful countryside towards Mapledurham, Sonning and South Oxfordshire.

The area is popular with commuters, families, professionals, students and visitors because it offers easy access to Reading Railway Station, the M4 motorway and Thames Valley business destinations.

Local highlights include:

Caversham Bridge
Caversham Court Gardens
Christchurch Meadows
The River Thames
Caversham shopping precinct
Prospect Street and independent businesses
Mapledurham House and Watermill
Reading town centre
Nearby countryside and Thames Path walks

North Reading Taxi Services

Loddon Cars provides a flexible North Reading taxi service for everyday journeys, important appointments and planned travel. Our drivers can collect you from your home, workplace, hotel, station or local venue and take you directly where you need to go.

We regularly provide journeys to:

Reading Railway Station
Reading town centre
Caversham
Caversham Heights
Lower Caversham
Emmer Green
Mapledurham
Tilehurst
Pangbourne
Sonning
Henley-on-Thames
The Oracle Shopping Centre

Whether you are travelling alone, with family, carrying luggage or arranging a return journey after an evening out, Loddon Cars makes local travel easier.

Railway Station Transfers 🚉

Reading Railway Station is one of the region’s main transport hubs, with services to London, Oxford, Bristol, the South West and many other destinations. A pre-booked taxi from North Reading can make an early train, late-night arrival or journey with luggage much more convenient.

We provide reliable transfers to and from:

Reading Railway Station
Reading West Railway Station
Tilehurst Railway Station
Pangbourne Railway Station
Theale Railway Station
Twyford Railway Station
Earley Railway Station

Our drivers aim to get you to the station with time to spare, helping your travel plans begin smoothly.

Airport Transfers from North Reading ✈️

Loddon Cars provides comfortable airport transfers from North Reading for holidays, corporate travel, family visits and special occasions. Book in advance and enjoy a direct journey without worrying about parking, train changes or carrying heavy bags.

We serve major airports including:

Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
London City Airport
London Luton Airport
London Stansted Airport
Southampton Airport
Birmingham Airport
Farnborough Airport

Whether you are leaving from Caversham, Emmer Green, Lower Caversham or Mapledurham, our airport transfer service offers a dependable start or finish to your journey.

Business Travel in North Reading 💼

North Reading is well placed for professionals travelling into Reading town centre and across the Thames Valley. Loddon Cars provides professional transport for meetings, client collections, conferences, hotel transfers and airport journeys.

We regularly serve:

Green Park Business Park
Thames Valley Park
Forbury Place
Thames Tower
Reading International Business Park
Arlington Business Park
Winnersh Triangle Business Park
Theale Business Park
Central Reading offices

Executive travel is available for clients who need a polished, punctual service for important work commitments.

Student Travel 🎓

North Reading is within easy reach of the University of Reading, Henley Business School, Reading College and other education providers. Students and parents can rely on Loddon Cars for planned journeys to campus, railway stations, accommodation, social events and airports.

We provide travel to:

University of Reading
Henley Business School
Reading College
Activate Learning
UTC Reading
Local schools across Reading and Caversham

Advance booking is particularly useful for early starts, late finishes and travel during busy academic periods.

Family Travel 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Families across North Reading use Loddon Cars for shopping trips, school travel, appointments, days out and airport transfers. We understand that family travel often requires a little more planning, especially when travelling with children or luggage.

Our family travel service is ideal for:

School and college journeys
Shopping trips
Family meals and celebrations
Hospital appointments
Visits to friends and relatives
Days out in Berkshire
Holiday airport transfers

Please mention any child-seat or vehicle-space requirements when making your booking.

Hospital Transfers

Loddon Cars provides dependable transport for hospital appointments, visiting relatives and planned healthcare journeys. Our drivers aim to make the journey as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

We regularly serve:

Royal Berkshire Hospital
Circle Reading Hospital
Spire Dunedin Hospital
Prospect Park Hospital
Wexham Park Hospital
Frimley Park Hospital

Hotels Near North Reading 🏨

Visitors to North Reading and nearby central Reading can use Loddon Cars for hotel pickups, station transfers, restaurant travel and airport journeys.

Popular nearby hotels include:

Crowne Plaza Reading
Novotel Reading Centre
Malmaison Reading
pentahotel Reading
ibis Reading Centre
Hilton Reading
voco Reading
Premier Inn Reading Central

Whether you are arriving for business, a wedding, a weekend break or a family visit, our drivers can provide reliable door-to-door travel.

Shopping, Restaurants and Leisure 🛍️

North Reading offers local shops and cafés around Caversham, while Reading town centre is only a short journey away. Loddon Cars can help you avoid city-centre parking and enjoy a relaxed shopping or dining trip.

Popular destinations include:

Caversham Precinct
Waitrose Caversham
The Oracle Shopping Centre
Broad Street Mall
John Lewis Reading
Marks & Spencer Reading
Riverside restaurants in Reading
Restaurants and cafés around Caversham

For dinners, celebrations and nights out, book your outward and return journeys with Loddon Cars and enjoy the evening without worrying about driving.

Nearby Attractions 🌳

North Reading is perfectly placed for riverside walks, historic attractions and family days out around Berkshire.

Places worth visiting include:

Caversham Court Gardens
Christchurch Meadows
Mapledurham House and Watermill
River Thames
Reading Abbey Ruins
Forbury Gardens
Beale Wildlife Park
Basildon Park
Wellington Country Park
Henley-on-Thames

Loddon Cars can help with reliable transport for couples, families and groups visiting the area.

Nearby Areas We Cover

Our North Reading taxi service also covers:

Caversham
Caversham Heights
Lower Caversham
Emmer Green
Mapledurham
Reading Town Centre
Tilehurst
Purley-on-Thames
Pangbourne
Sonning
Woodley
Earley
Lower Earley
Theale
Winnersh

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you operate a North Reading taxi service 24 hours a day?

Yes. Loddon Cars is available 24 hours a day, including weekends and public holidays.

Can I pre-book a taxi from North Reading to Reading Station?

Yes. We recommend pre-booking station transfers, particularly for early trains, late-night collections and journeys with luggage.

Do you provide airport transfers from Caversham and Emmer Green?

Yes. We collect from Caversham, Emmer Green and surrounding North Reading areas for transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick and other major airports.

Can I book transport for a hospital appointment?

Yes. We provide reliable journeys to Royal Berkshire Hospital, Circle Reading Hospital, Spire Dunedin Hospital and other healthcare locations.

Do you offer executive vehicles for business travel?

Yes. Executive travel can be arranged for corporate meetings, airport transfers, client collections and hotel journeys.

Are child seats available?

Child seats may be available on request. Please share your requirements when booking so we can plan the right vehicle.

Can you take groups or families with luggage to the airport?

Yes. Let us know the number of passengers and bags when booking so we can arrange suitable transport.

Do you provide long-distance taxi journeys?

Yes. Loddon Cars can arrange long-distance travel from North Reading to destinations across Berkshire, London and the UK.

Book Your Journey with Loddon Cars 🚖

Whether you are commuting into Reading, visiting the Thames, heading to the airport, catching a train or arranging a family day out, Loddon Cars provides reliable travel to and from North Reading.

Book your journey with Loddon Cars today for professional drivers, comfortable vehicles and dependable service whenever you need it.

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