The average train between Luton and Reading takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Luton to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Luton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Luton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Luton to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Luton and Reading is 60.6 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 32m.
