The distance between Reading and Luton is around 90km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Reading to Luton by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport Heathrow Central Bus Stn and then to Luton Airport London.
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Take a taxi to Luton.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Reading to Luton by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Reading and Luton is around 90km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Reading and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Luton is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Luton. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and Thameslink run train services between Reading and Luton. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reading and Luton. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Heathrow Central Bus Stn. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
First Berkshire & The Thames Valley and National Express run regular bus services between Reading and Luton. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reading and Luton. The distance is around 90km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | £35($41) | every 15 mins | 113km (70 miles) |
Bus | 2h 25m | £6($7) | every 3 hours | 114km (71 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | £135($160) | on demand | 90km (56 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £16($19) | on demand | 90km (56 miles) |
Elizabeth Line
Thameslink
South Western Railway
Arriva UK
Green Line
First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.