There are 6 ways to get from Dunstable to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leagrave to FarringdonBedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 40m£42–88Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunstable to Reading43.8 mi
1h 5m£11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 59m£46–73Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dunstable to Reading43.8 mi
1h 5m£120–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Quadrant to Hampton by HiltonX2 / ...
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Reading
3h 4m£33–72Line 61 bus, line 300 bus, line 850 bus
- Take the bus from West Street to Aylesbury Bus Stn61 / ...
- Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStn300 / ...
- Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Street850
4h 20m
Dunstable to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Reading is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Reading. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Reading. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Dunstable and Reading is 73 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Dunstable to Reading, including transfers.
Dunstable to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Dunstable to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Reading is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Leagrave to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Reading RailAir via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Leagrave to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Farringdon Without to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from The Quadrant to Hampton by Hilton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01296 630402
- info@redeagle.org.uk
- Website
- redeagle.org.uk
Bus from West Street to Aylesbury Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://redeagle.org.uk/
- Phone
- 01296 426786
- office@redlinebuses.com
- Website
- redlinebuses.com
Bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to High Wycombe BusStn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- http://redlinebuses.com/
- Phone
- 01494 450151
- info@carouselbuses.co.uk
- Website
- carouselbuses.co.uk
Bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Friar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.carouselbuses.co.uk/services
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- £120–150
United Travel - Taxis Dunstable/Houghton Regis
- Phone
- +44 1582 515 151
- Website
- 51s.co.uk
Speedline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1582 666 999
- Website
- speedlinetaxis.org.uk
Cabco Taxis Dunstable
- Phone
- +44 1582 858 585
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Luton Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dunstable to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Dunstable to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Reading is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Dunstable to Reading.
Book your Dunstable to Reading train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1429+ hotels available in Reading.