The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
98
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 98 trains that leave Reading for London Gatwick Airport every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.
G1509811:541h31Reading station (RDG)13:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
G1509711:241h31Reading station (RDG)12:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
G1509912:241h31Reading station (RDG)13:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
G1510012:541h31Reading station (RDG)14:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
G1510113:241h31Reading station (RDG)14:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
G150874:321h24Reading station (RDG)5:56Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
G150885:311h24Reading station (RDG)6:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£371One-way0 changes
G150896:281h26Reading station (RDG)7:54Gatwick Airport (GTW)£371One-way0 changes
W352718:251h30Reading station (RDG)9:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
G1509811:541h31Reading station (RDG)13:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 64 km
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2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C48605+ C83032 | On time 2:24 Reading station (RDG) | 2h50 | 5:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G15087 | 4:32 Reading station (RDG) | 1h24 | 5:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15444+ W32894 | 5:00 Reading station (RDG) | 1h49 | 6:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G15088 | 5:31 Reading station (RDG) | 1h24 | 6:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80581+ C82337 | 5:39 Reading station (RDG) | 2h01 | 7:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
C37487+ W45468 | 5:45 Reading station (RDG) | 1h59 | 7:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W35090+ C37496+ W45468 | 6:00 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 7:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15089 | 6:28 Reading station (RDG) | 1h26 | 7:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34456+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45427 | 6:34 Reading station (RDG) | 1h40 | 8:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W34851+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26279 | 6:36 Reading station (RDG) | 1h49 | 8:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
L80597+ G26158 | 6:39 Reading station (RDG) | 1h59 | 8:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W35101+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G77279 | 6:43 Reading station (RDG) | 1h47 | 8:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W34855+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45391 | 8:02 Reading station (RDG) | 1h42 | 9:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35271 | 8:25 Reading station (RDG) | 1h30 | 9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15053+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45408 | 8:30 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W34553+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26392 | 8:36 Reading station (RDG) | 1h43 | 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15092 | 8:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 10:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15035+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45489 | 8:58 Reading station (RDG) | 1h46 | 10:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15093 | 9:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34555+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45430 | 9:31 Reading station (RDG) | 1h43 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35221+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26399 | 9:35 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15094 | 9:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15120+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45472 | 10:02 Reading station (RDG) | 1h42 | 11:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15036+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26402 | 10:05 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 11:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15095 | 10:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34867+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45402 | 10:27 Reading station (RDG) | 1h47 | 12:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35223+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26406 | 10:35 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15096 | 10:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 12:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35362+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45482 | 11:01 Reading station (RDG) | 1h43 | 12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G14921+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26409 | 11:04 Reading station (RDG) | 1h45 | 12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15097 | 11:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 12:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34872+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45436 | 11:28 Reading station (RDG) | 1h46 | 13:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35225+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26413 | 11:36 Reading station (RDG) | 1h43 | 13:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15098 | 11:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 13:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35365+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45473 | 12:00 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 13:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W34562+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26416 | 12:05 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15099 | 12:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 13:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34877+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45399 | 12:30 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 14:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35227+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26420 | 12:35 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15100 | 12:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35367+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45491 | 13:02 Reading station (RDG) | 1h42 | 14:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W34566+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26423 | 13:05 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 14:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15101 | 13:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 14:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34882+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45431 | 13:26 Reading station (RDG) | 1h48 | 15:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35229+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26427 | 13:35 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 15:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15102 | 13:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 15:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35369+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45488 | 14:00 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 15:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W34572+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26430 | 14:04 Reading station (RDG) | 1h45 | 15:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G15103 | 14:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h31 | 15:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14992+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45406 | 14:29 Reading station (RDG) | 1h45 | 16:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35231+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G26434 | 14:36 Reading station (RDG) | 1h43 | 16:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Reading to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 4:22 |
Last train 22:50 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and London Gatwick Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
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