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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Luton
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Luton will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 4 buses that leave Reading for Luton 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 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
3:204h40Reading8:00Luton£421One-way0 changes- 6:252h55Reading9:20Luton£481One-way0 changes
- 21:033h27Reading0:30Luton£491One-way0 changes
- 7:252h55Reading10:20Luton£511One-way0 changes
- 7:252h55Reading10:20Luton£511One-way0 changes
- 6:252h55Reading9:20Luton£481One-way0 changes
- 21:033h27Reading0:30Luton£491One-way0 changes
- 3:204h40Reading8:00Luton£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 £16, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 61 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£46 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m 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
Reading to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Luton coaches for today, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRRA1 · NX230 | On time 19:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h59 | 22:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX230 | On time 21:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h47 | 23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX230 | On time 22:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h27 | 1:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 · NXA1 | On time 23:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 4h57 | 4:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 30 May | |||||
| 3:20 Reading | 4h40 | 8:00 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:25 Reading | 2h55 | 9:20 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:25 Reading | 2h55 | 10:20 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Reading to Luton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 61 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 61 km |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 47m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express, RailAir from Reading to LutonYou can travel by bus between Reading to Luton with National Express, RailAir for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Reading to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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