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Compare train and bus for Reading to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $22, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Luton:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Luton costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Luton
How to get from Reading to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International12:05 PM1h35Reading station (RDG)1:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$331One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- C41893+W34562+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International12:05 PM1h35Reading station (RDG)1:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$331One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C41893+W34562+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International12:05 PM1h35Reading station (RDG)1:40 PMLuton station (LUT)$331One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C41898+W35227+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International12:35 PM1h35Reading station (RDG)2:10 PMLuton station (LUT)$331One-way2 transfers
- G14902+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
W4537212:43 PM1h44Reading station (RDG)2:27 PMLuton station (LUT)$331One-way2 transfers - G14901+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W4553412:12 PM1h45Reading station (RDG)1:57 PMLuton station (LUT)$331One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX2407:22 AM2h58Reading, Blagrave Street10:20 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$591One-way1 transfer
- RRRA1 · NX23011:45 AM3h00Reading, Blagrave Street2:45 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$651One-way1 transfer
- RRRA1 · NX2305:43 PM3h12Reading, Blagrave Street8:55 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Luton:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Luton costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Luton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, RailAir to go to Luton by bus.
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