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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Gatwick
    Destination location: Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Gatwick.

Bus
Average Price$15 - $40Average Duration4h 40m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$16 - $85Average Duration1h 31m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $11Average Duration1h
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Gatwick

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1hAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Reading to Gatwick: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$38
Average train trip duration1h 31m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:58am
Distance41 miles (66 km)
Latest train departure6:21pm

Reading to Gatwick Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Gatwick was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $81 for a train ticket from Reading to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-05-03.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Gatwick, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Reading and Gatwick compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Reading to Gatwick, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Gatwick to Reading

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