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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a bus costs an average of $73.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Reading:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Reading costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Reading
How to get from Luton to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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C482591:38 AM 2h47 Luton station (LUT) 4:25 AM Reading station (RDG) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- W45618+C48259
1:38 AM 2h47 Luton station (LUT) 4:25 AM Reading station (RDG) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W45385+
C38354+G149336:02 AM 1h36 Luton station (LUT) 7:38 AM Reading station (RDG) $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W45537+C38337+G14951
5:43 AM 1h40 Luton station (LUT) 7:23 AM Reading station (RDG) $59 1 One-way 2 transfers - W45560+C37187+W35060
5:08 AM 1h45 Luton station (LUT) 6:53 AM Reading station (RDG) $59 1 One-way 2 transfers - C22625+Y15412+C37320
5:15 AM 2h00 Luton station (LUT) 7:15 AM Reading station (RDG) $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
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3:50 AM 2h52 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 6:42 AM Reading, Blagrave Street $59 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA2 · NXA40 · RRRA1
11:35 PM 5h36 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 5:11 AM Reading, Blagrave Street $67 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX230 · RRRA1
7:00 PM 2h47 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station 9:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Reading:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Reading costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus 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, Elizabeth line, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Reading by train.
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