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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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. 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 $49, while a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m 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 $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Luton costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 Farringdon+W4554810:43 AM1h44Reading station (RDG)12:27 PMLuton station (LUT)$221One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- G14899+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W4554810:43 AM1h44Reading station (RDG)12:27 PMLuton station (LUT)$221One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G15036+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C4188110:05 AM1h35Reading station (RDG)11:40 AMLuton station (LUT)$391One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G15042+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W4555310:12 AM1h45Reading station (RDG)11:57 AMLuton station (LUT)$221One-way2 transfers
C37507+W4554810:29 AM1h58Reading station (RDG)12:27 PMLuton station (LUT)$221One-way1 transfer- G14898+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W453759:42 AM1h45Reading station (RDG)11:27 AMLuton station (LUT)$341One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX025 · NXA111:03 PM4h57Reading, Blagrave Street4:00 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$791One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX23010:03 PM3h27Reading, Blagrave Street1:30 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$851One-way1 transfer
- RRRA1 · NX2306:45 AM2h40Reading, Blagrave Street9:25 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Luton:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Luton costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 16 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 National Express, RailAir to go to Luton by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Luton by train.
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