What is the cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading?

The fastest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Airport Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from London Luton Airport (LTN) station to Reading. However, there are services departing from London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay and arriving at Reading via Luton Airport Parkway, Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading?

The distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Reading is 71 miles. The road distance is 47.8 miles.

How do I travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading bus from?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading train from?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton Airport Parkway station.

Train or bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading?

The best way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading bus arrive?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading train arrive?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Reading.

Can I share a ride from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Reading. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 42m
£38–90
Drive 47.6 mi
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1. Drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Readingcar 47.6 mi
1h 15m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
1h 59m
£33–48
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Luton-LTN to Readingrideshare 47.6 mi
1h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Readingtaxi 47.6 mi
1h 15m
£130–170
Bus, line 300 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus X4
2. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStnbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Streetbus 850
4h 40m

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Distance: 70.4 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between London Luton Airport (LTN), England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay to Reading via Luton Airport Parkway Station, Luton Airport Parkway, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 59m.

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