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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 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Luton
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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).
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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