There are 6 ways to get from University of Reading to Luton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to LutonBrighton - Bedford / ...
2h 1m£29–75Drive 45.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Reading to Luton45.1 mi
1h 18m£12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Winnersh Triangle station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange230 / ...
2h 56m£53–67Taxi
- Take the taxi from University of Reading to Luton45.1 mi
1h 18m£130–160Train
- Take the train from Reading to Farringdon WithoutElizabeth
- Take the train from Farringdon to LutonBrighton - Bedford / ...
2h 36m£38–102Line 850 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStn850
- Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Marlowes1 / ...
5h 11m£13–17
University of Reading to Luton by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Reading to Luton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from University of Reading to Luton is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Reading to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Three Tuns and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Winnersh Triangle station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between University of Reading and Luton is 73 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.
The best way to get from University of Reading to Luton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 1m and costs £28 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from University of Reading to Luton, including transfers.
University of Reading to Luton bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Winnersh Triangle station.
The best way to get from University of Reading to Luton is to train via London which takes 2h 1m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £70 and takes 2h 56m.
University of Reading to Luton bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Reading to Luton is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from University of Reading to Luton.
What companies run services between University of Reading, England and Luton, England?
You can take a vehicle from University of Reading to Luton via Reading University, Bridge Street, Reading, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Reading to Luton Station Interchange via Three Tuns, Cavendish Gardens, Winnersh Triangle station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 56m.
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £20–25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £27–40
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £11–18
- Peak
- £15–22
Train from Reading to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–75
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Winnersh Triangle station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01494 450151
- info@carouselbuses.co.uk
- Website
- carouselbuses.co.uk
Bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.carouselbuses.co.uk/services
Bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Marlowes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.carouselbuses.co.uk/services
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- £130–160
Station Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7475661060
- Website
- stationtaxi.square.site
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 1189 509 509
- Website
- capitalcarsreading.co.uk
Atlantic Cars
- Phone
- +44 118 910 10 10
- Website
- atlanticcars.co.uk
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