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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Reading
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 16 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Reading every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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5:111h40Gatwick Airport6:51Reading£461One-way0 changes- 5:591h34Gatwick Airport7:33Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 7:001h32Gatwick Airport8:32Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 7:591h31Gatwick Airport9:30Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 9:001h28Gatwick Airport10:28Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 9:001h28Gatwick Airport10:28Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 9:591h28Gatwick Airport11:27Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 10:291h28Gatwick Airport11:57Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 10:591h28Gatwick Airport12:27Reading£461One-way0 changes
- 11:291h28Gatwick Airport12:57Reading£461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £46, and a coach costs an average of £37.
Distance: 65 km
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Reading trains for today, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:30 Gatwick Airport | 1h46 | 23:16 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:01 Gatwick Airport | 1h20 | 23:21 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:30 Gatwick Airport | 1h41 | 0:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:22 Gatwick Airport | 1h23 | 0:45 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 15 May | |||||
| 5:11 Gatwick Airport | 1h40 | 6:51 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:59 Gatwick Airport | 1h34 | 7:33 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 6:22 Gatwick Airport | 1h53 | 8:15 Reading | 1 change | |
| 7:00 Gatwick Airport | 1h32 | 8:32 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 7:19 Gatwick Airport | 1h42 | 9:01 Reading | 1 change | |
| 7:59 Gatwick Airport | 1h31 | 9:30 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:19 Gatwick Airport | 1h38 | 9:57 Reading | 1 change | |
| 9:00 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 10:28 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:30 Gatwick Airport | 1h34 | 11:04 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:59 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 11:27 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:29 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 11:57 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:59 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 12:27 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:29 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 12:57 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:59 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 13:27 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:29 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 13:57 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:59 Gatwick Airport | 1h28 | 14:27 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to Reading by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Reading
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Reading run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Reading trainsThameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Reading from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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