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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
6
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 £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 6 trains that leave Reading for London Gatwick Airport every day 6 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.
5:281h26Reading6:54London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes- 7:251h30Reading8:55London Gatwick Airport£261One-way0 changes
- 8:541h31Reading10:25London Gatwick Airport£271One-way0 changes
- 7:541h31Reading9:25London Gatwick Airport£281One-way0 changes
- 6:281h26Reading7:54London Gatwick Airport£341One-way0 changes
- 5:311h24Reading6:55London Gatwick Airport£341One-way0 changes
- 6:281h26Reading7:54London Gatwick Airport£341One-way0 changes
- 5:281h26Reading6:54London Gatwick Airport£241One-way0 changes
- 7:251h30Reading8:55London Gatwick Airport£261One-way0 changes
- 8:541h31Reading10:25London Gatwick Airport£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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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
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 today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33115 | 6:10 Reading station (RDG) | 1h17 | 7:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C33116 | 6:58 Reading station (RDG) | 1h25 | 8:23 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C33117 | On time 7:49 Reading station (RDG) | 1h28 | 9:17 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C33118 | 8:18 Reading station (RDG) | 1h30 | 9:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C00668+ X10215+ C37949 | On time 8:20 Reading station (RDG) | 1h55 | 10:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C33119 | On time 8:49 Reading station (RDG) | 1h28 | 10:17 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
C00697+ X75782+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 11:59 Reading station (RDG) | 1h51 | 13:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C33126 | 12:18 Reading station (RDG) | 1h33 | 13:51 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
 L80699+G26314 | On time 12:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h55 | 14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C33078+X74726+C37850 | On time 12:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h51 | 14:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C33127 | 12:48 Reading station (RDG) | 1h32 | 14:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80708+X75777 | On time 12:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h56 | 14:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C33140 | 19:18 Reading station (RDG) | 1h33 | 20:51 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C05987+X74678+C38024 | On time 19:22 Reading station (RDG) | 1h53 | 21:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80826+G26356 | On time 19:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h55 | 21:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C33089+G26356+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 19:25 Reading station (RDG) | 1h54 | 21:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C00829+C38050+W45775 | On time 19:42 Reading station (RDG) | 1h45 | 21:27 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C33141 | 19:48 Reading station (RDG) | 1h44 | 21:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L80835+G26485 | On time 19:54 Reading station (RDG) | 1h56 | 21:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C37700+X74676 | On time 19:59 Reading station (RDG) | 2h16 | 22:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
Y15279+ C83026+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 19:59 Reading station (RDG) | 1h57 | 21:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W35406+X74676+C38100 | On time 20:22 Reading station (RDG) | 1h53 | 22:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L80845+G26362 | On time 20:24 Reading station (RDG) | 1h55 | 22:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C33091+G26362+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 20:25 Reading station (RDG) | 1h54 | 22:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to London Gatwick Airport
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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 |
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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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and London Gatwick Airport
Most Reading to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Reading to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: 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.
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: 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.
Getting to Tilehurst from Reading city centre
Tilehurst is 4 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilehurst train station facilities and services
Tilehurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tilehurst.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tilehurst.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tilehurst.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tilehurst: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tilehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilehurst: 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.
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