4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Luton to Reading
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Reading will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 4 buses that leave Luton for Reading every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Luton to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Reading 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 25m. 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 coach costs an average of £41.
Distance: 61 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Reading coaches for today, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX230 · RRRA1 | Delayed 12:20 01:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h21 | 05:11 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | Delayed 12:20 03:50Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h52 | 06:42 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | Delayed 12:20 04:35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h12 | 07:47 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX240 · RRRA1 | 05:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h52 | 08:17 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | Delayed 12:20 06:00Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h46 | 08:46 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | Delayed 12:20 08:10Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h15 | 11:25 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | Delayed 12:20 09:40Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h05 | 12:45 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | Delayed 12:20 11:25Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h41 | 14:06 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | On time 12:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h08 | 15:28 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX240 · RRRA1 | 12:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h24 | 16:09 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | On time 15:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h21 | 18:46 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | On time 16:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h20 | 19:25 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | On time 17:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h42 | 20:02 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NX230 · RRRA1 | On time 19:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2h47 | 21:47 Reading, Blagrave Street | 1 change | |
| NXA2 · NX025 · RRRA1 | On time 19:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h45 | 00:15 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2 changes | |
| NXA2 · NX030 · RRRA1 | On time 19:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h45 | 00:15 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2 changes | |
| NXA2 · NXA30 · RRRA1 | On time 23:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h40 | 05:10 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2 changes | |
| NXA2 · NXA40 · RRRA1 | On time 23:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h40 | 05:10 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 20 December | |||||
| 02:50 Luton | 2h52 | 05:42 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Reading
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Buses from Luton to Reading run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £22 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:24, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 61 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 61 km |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 2h 41m |
First bus 00:24 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to ReadingYou can travel by bus between Luton to Reading with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Luton to Reading: Journey Details
National Express is the sole provider of buses from Luton to Reading. Monday to Friday, the company lays on around 40 departures a day, starting at 2:05 a.m. and continuing to 10:05 p.m. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. there are three departures an hour, dropping to roughly one an hour from 6:30 p.m. onwards. Weekends follow a similar pattern but the last bus is earlier at 8:10 p.m. Journeys generally involve one change and take about 3 hours.
Taking the Bus from Luton
Buses from Luton to Reading depart from the National Express Luton Town coach stop, located at the town centre Bus Interchange, next to the railway station, within easy walking distance of the Mall Shopping Centre, and 5 minutes by bus or bicycle from the University of Bedfordshire campus. Being based at the Interchange, the Luton Town coach stop is readily accessible by numerous bus routes across the local area. The bus service ceases operation between 12:15 am and 5:46 am.
Getting into Reading by Bus
Reading is a thriving university town, with a well attended music festival which takes place every year on the August bank holiday weekend, an annual five day beer festival, and a vibrant performance arts scene. Buses from Luton terminate at the RailAir Coach Stop, which is situated near the South-West entrance to Reading Railway Station at the end of Gerrard Street. The station is centrally located for the town's attractions, with the Riverside Leisure Centre and Oracle Shopping Centre both within a 10 minutes' walk or short bus ride away, and the University of Reading's London Road Campus just 1 km to the south. Directly opposite the coach station there are three bus stops and more slightly further on, on Station Road, while taxis can be found at the rank by the Railway Station's Caversham Road exit.
FAQs: Luton to Reading coach
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