Reading to London Luton Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to London Luton Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Oct

Cheapest price on 30 Oct

£41

Average ticket price on 30 Oct

£47

Fastest journey on 30 Oct

3 h

Average journey duration on 30 Oct

3 h 38 m

Buses on 30 Oct

4

Distance

62 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading to London Luton Airport will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.

Fast coaches

On Fri 30 Oct, we found 4 buses from Reading to London Luton Airport, including 4 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 57 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Reading to London Luton Airport

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Buses from Reading to London Luton Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 22:03. The fastest coach covers the 62 km distance in 1h 47m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
62 km
Average bus duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£42
Buses per day
16
Fastest bus
1h 47m
First bus
3:20
Last bus
22:03
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Reading to London Luton Airport trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Reading to London Luton Airport.

Cheap coach tickets from Reading to London Luton Airport can start from as little as £42 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Reading to London Luton Airport is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Reading to London Luton Airport leaves at 3:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Reading to London Luton Airport leaves at 22:03.
There are 16 coaches a day from Reading to London Luton Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Live departures

Reading to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Reading to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Thursday 29 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23010:25 Reading, Blagrave Street
2h55
13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23011:45 Reading, Blagrave Street
3h00
14:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23013:05 Reading, Blagrave Street
3h15
16:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX24014:25 Reading, Blagrave Street
3h20
17:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23015:44 Reading, Blagrave Street
3h06
18:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23017:00 Reading, Blagrave Street
3h00
20:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23017:43 Reading, Blagrave Street
3h12
20:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23019:31 Reading, Blagrave Street
2h59
22:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23021:03 Reading, Blagrave Street
2h47
23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX23022:03 Reading, Blagrave Street
3h27
1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station1 change
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX025 · NXA223:03 Reading, Blagrave Street
5h27
4:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station2 changes

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About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest National Express Price
£42
National Express frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Reading and London Luton Airport

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a coach from Reading to London Luton Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Luton Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Reading and London Luton Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Reading to London Luton Airport for coach company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Reading to London Luton Airport:
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    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Reading to London Luton Airport depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Reading to London Luton Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Reading to London Luton Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Reading to London Luton Airport:
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    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Reading to London Luton Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Reading to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Reading to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Reading to London Luton Airport with the following coach company: National Express.

FAQs: Reading to London Luton Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to London Luton Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take a coach between Reading and London Luton Airport.
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popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Reading and London Luton Airport

Most Reading to London Luton Airport buses use the Reading, Blagrave Street to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and London Luton Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Reading
Arrival bus stations in London
Reading, Blagrave StreetReading RG1 1PZ, UKAccessibility
City-centre transport

Getting to Reading, Blagrave Street from Reading city centre

Bus19a, 19c · 1h 21m · £2

Reading, Blagrave Street bus station facilities and services

Reading, Blagrave Street has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Reading, Blagrave Street: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

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