Leighton Buzzard to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Leighton Buzzard to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leighton Buzzard to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:33 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 55
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey AU$76.24 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 4m
Train operators 12

From Leighton Buzzard to Reading by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Leighton Buzzard to Reading by train. With 54 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Leighton Buzzard and Reading: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$76.24, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Leighton Buzzard to Reading train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:33.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:57.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:33.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:55.

  • 54 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 14 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Leighton Buzzard to Reading

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 38 minutes, spanning 55 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Leighton Buzzard to Reading trains

Tickets for travel to Reading along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Leighton Buzzard to Reading by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Reading.

FAQs about the train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from Leighton Buzzard to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Leighton Buzzard and Reading is 55 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.