Welcome to the University Area 🚖
The University Area in Reading is a busy, well-connected neighbourhood surrounding the University of Reading and its nearby student, residential and business communities. It is popular with students, lecturers, families, professionals and visitors thanks to its easy links to Reading town centre, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Earley and the M4 motorway.
Whether you need a taxi in the University Area for a journey to Reading Railway Station, an early airport transfer, a lecture, a hospital appointment or an evening in town, Loddon Cars is ready to help. Our professional drivers offer comfortable, dependable travel 24 hours a day, helping you get where you need to be without unnecessary stress.
Why Choose Loddon Cars?
Loddon Cars provides reliable transport for students, staff, residents, visitors and businesses across the University Area and wider Reading.
Why customers choose us
- 🚖 Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- ✅ Clear and competitive fares
- ✈️ Airport transfer specialists
- 👨✈️ Experienced, professional drivers
- 🚘 Comfortable, clean vehicles
- 💳 Card and cash payment options
- 📱 Easy advance booking
- ⏰ Punctual collections and drop-offs
- 📍 Excellent local knowledge of Reading
Whether you are travelling locally, catching a train or flying abroad, Loddon Cars makes the journey simpler.
About the University Area
Reading’s University Area includes neighbourhoods close to the University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, London Road, Redlands, Cemetery Junction, Palmer Park and Earley. The area has a lively atmosphere during term time and remains well used throughout the year by local residents, university staff and visitors.
The University Area is conveniently close to:
- University of Reading
- Whiteknights Campus
- London Road Campus
- Henley Business School
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Reading College
- Reading town centre
- Palmer Park
- Cemetery Junction
- Earley Railway Station
Its location makes it ideal for anyone travelling between the university, local accommodation, the station, healthcare facilities and Reading’s main shops and restaurants.
University Area Taxi Services
Loddon Cars provides a flexible University Area taxi service for everyday transport, planned journeys, events and long-distance travel. We can collect passengers from student accommodation, university buildings, offices, hotels, homes and local venues.
Popular local journeys include:
- University Area to Reading Railway Station
- University Area to Whiteknights Campus
- University Area to London Road Campus
- University Area to Royal Berkshire Hospital
- University Area to Reading town centre
- University Area to The Oracle Shopping Centre
- University Area to Earley
- University Area to Lower Earley
- University Area to Thames Valley Park
- University Area to Caversham
- University Area to Green Park Business Park
A pre-booked taxi is useful when you are carrying bags, travelling after dark, attending an important appointment or coordinating travel with friends or family.
Student Travel 🎓
The University Area is at the heart of student life in Reading. Loddon Cars supports students travelling to lectures, accommodation, railway stations, airport terminals, part-time work and social events.
We provide reliable journeys to:
- University of Reading
- Whiteknights Campus
- London Road Campus
- Henley Business School
- Reading College
- Activate Learning
- UTC Reading
- Student accommodation across Reading
For a late finish, an early train or a journey home with luggage, booking with Loddon Cars gives students a practical and direct travel option.
Railway Station Transfers 🚉
Reading Railway Station is the main rail hub for the University Area, offering fast connections to London, Oxford, Bristol, Basingstoke and destinations across the UK. Earley Railway Station is also convenient for many local journeys.
Loddon Cars provides reliable transfers to and from:
- Reading Railway Station
- Earley Railway Station
- Reading West Railway Station
- Winnersh Railway Station
- Winnersh Triangle Railway Station
- Twyford Railway Station
- Wokingham Railway Station
We can help you travel comfortably with suitcases, sports equipment, study materials or family members. Advance bookings are ideal for early or late trains.
Airport Transfers from the University Area ✈️
Loddon Cars provides professional airport transfers for students travelling home, families visiting Reading, university staff on business and residents heading away on holiday.
We regularly serve:
- Heathrow Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- London City Airport
- London Luton Airport
- London Stansted Airport
- Southampton Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Farnborough Airport
Airport travel is easier when you can be collected directly from your accommodation or home. Let us know your luggage needs and passenger numbers when booking.
Business and Academic Travel 💼
The University Area is close to Reading’s main commercial districts and major Thames Valley business parks. Loddon Cars provides executive and corporate transport for academic events, conferences, meetings, visiting speakers, client collections and airport journeys.
We regularly travel to:
- Thames Valley Park
- Green Park Business Park
- Winnersh Triangle Business Park
- Reading International Business Park
- Forbury Place
- Thames Tower
- Arlington Business Park
- Central Reading offices
For university staff, visiting academics and corporate clients, professional transport can make a valuable difference to a busy schedule.
Family Travel 👨👩👧👦
Families visiting students, attending university events or travelling around Reading can rely on Loddon Cars for comfortable transport. We can help with station pickups, hotel journeys, family days out, hospital appointments and airport trips.
Our family travel service is suitable for:
- Student arrivals and departures
- Graduation events
- University open days
- Hospital appointments
- Shopping trips
- Restaurant visits
- Airport transfers
- Family days out
Please tell us if you need child seats or extra room for luggage when making your booking.
Hospital Transfers
The University Area is close to Royal Berkshire Hospital, making Loddon Cars a convenient choice for medical appointments, hospital visitors and planned collections.
We regularly provide transport to:
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Circle Reading Hospital
- Spire Dunedin Hospital
- Prospect Park Hospital
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Frimley Park Hospital
Our aim is to provide calm, punctual travel when timing and comfort matter.
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment 🛍️
The University Area is only a short journey from Reading town centre, where students, residents and visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, cinema and entertainment.
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, bars and restaurants
A taxi is a convenient way to enjoy an evening out without worrying about parking or getting home afterwards.
Nearby Attractions 🌳
The University Area is well placed for green spaces, cultural attractions and relaxed days out around Reading.
Popular places to visit include:
- Whiteknights Campus grounds
- The Museum of English Rural Life
- Palmer Park
- Reading Abbey Ruins
- Forbury Gardens
- Reading Museum
- The River Kennet
- Dinton Pastures Country Park
- Sonning Bridge
- Basildon Park
Nearby Areas We Cover
Our University Area taxi service also covers:
- Redlands
- Cemetery Junction
- Newtown
- East Reading
- Earley
- Lower Earley
- Woodley
- Reading Town Centre
- Whitley
- Shinfield
- Winnersh
- Caversham
- Sonning
- Wokingham
- Tilehurst
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the University Area in Reading?
The University Area is in east and south-east Reading, around the University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, London Road, Redlands, Earley and Cemetery Junction.
Can I book a taxi to the University of Reading?
Yes. Loddon Cars provides reliable transfers to the University of Reading, including Whiteknights Campus and nearby student accommodation.
Do you provide student airport transfers?
Yes. We provide pre-booked airport transfers for students, families and university staff travelling to Heathrow, Gatwick and other major airports.
Can you take me from the University Area to Reading Station?
Yes. We provide direct transfers to Reading Railway Station, as well as Earley, Reading West and other local stations.
Are taxis available late at night?
Yes. Loddon Cars operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making us a useful choice for late-night and early-morning journeys.
Can I book a taxi for graduation or an open day?
Yes. We can arrange transport for graduation celebrations, university open days, family visits and other campus events.
Do you provide executive travel for academic or business meetings?
Yes. Executive travel is available for visiting academics, conferences, corporate events, meetings and airport transfers.
Can I book a larger vehicle for luggage or family travel?
Yes. Tell us the number of passengers and your luggage requirements when booking so we can arrange suitable transport.
Book Your Journey with Loddon Cars 🚖
Whether you are attending a lecture, arriving at student accommodation, travelling to Reading Station, heading to the airport or enjoying a night in town, Loddon Cars provides reliable travel to and from the University Area.
Book your journey with Loddon Cars today for professional drivers, comfortable vehicles and dependable local service.