The average train between Reading and Luton takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Luton. 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 30 minutes between Reading and Luton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Luton at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Luton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Luton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Reading to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Luton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Luton station.
Book your Reading to Luton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Luton is 60.6 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Luton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 38m.
