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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to London Luton Airport will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for London Luton Airport on Wed, Dec 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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 bus and train for Reading to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€55 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to London Luton Airport trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 7:36 AM Reading | 1h42 | 9:18 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:13 AM Reading | 2h04 | 12:17 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:04 PM Reading | 1h44 | 1:48 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Reading to London Luton Airport trains with Omio?
Thameslink as well as Great Western Rail and Tfl Rail offer trains services from Reading to London Luton Airport. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Reading to London Luton Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail and Tfl Rail to find the best option for your trip from Reading to London Luton Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Thameslink tickets can be bought on Thameslink's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Great Western Rail and Tfl Rail to help you choose the right option for your journey from Reading to London Luton Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Reading to London Luton Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to London Luton Airport
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Trains from Reading to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€54) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 15:04. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€54) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 15:04 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail from Reading to London Luton Airport trainsThameslink, Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail trains will get you between Reading and London Luton Airport from $56 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Reading to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to London Luton Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Reading to London Luton Airport
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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