How to travel from Reading to Luton

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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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 €44.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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€47

Average price

Cheapest

€52

Average price

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

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30m

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2h 47m

Average total duration

2h 17m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Reading to Luton

How to get from Reading to Luton by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Reading to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Tfl RailG24223+ThameslinkW59427
08:24AM1h46
Reading station (RDG)
10:10AMLuton station (LUT)
$601One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Tfl RailG24223+ThameslinkW59427
08:24AM1h46
Reading station (RDG)
10:10AMLuton station (LUT)
$601One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailP22599+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52411
08:36AM1h34
Reading station (RDG)
10:10AMLuton station (LUT)
$601One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Tfl RailG24256+ThameslinkW59430
08:45AM1h55
Reading station (RDG)
10:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$601One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailP22585+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW59510
08:42AM1h45
Reading station (RDG)
10:27AMLuton station (LUT)
$601One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailP22685+TubeTube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+East Midlands TrainsC52620
08:02AM1h38
Reading station (RDG)
09:40AMLuton station (LUT)
$601One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX230
09:05AM2h40
Reading, Blagrave Street
11:45AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$761One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX230
10:25AM2h55
Reading, Blagrave Street
01:20PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$741One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX230
11:45AM3h00
Reading, Blagrave Street
02:45PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
$711One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Luton is a train with an average price of $31 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Luton:

A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Luton costing on average $56 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 47m.

The distance from Reading to Luton is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Luton is:
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Luton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, Tfl Rail, East Midlands Trains, Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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