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Compare bus and train for Luton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, and a bus costs an average of €45.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Luton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Luton to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Reading:
A train is $26 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Reading costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Tfl Rail, East Midlands Trains, Tube, Great Western Rail to go to Reading by train.
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