Berkshire · RG1 · LGW
Reading to Gatwick.
58.2 miles from Reading to North and South terminals — about 1 hr 13 min off-peak, up to 1 hr 45 min in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £170, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 58.2 mi
- Off-peak
- 1 hr 13 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr 45 min
- Saloon
- £170
- Back home
- £169
Instant fixed price
Reading, BerkshireGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£170 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£191 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£223 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£209 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£229 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£295 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
Flight planner
When to leave Reading.
Weekday guide for a flight from Gatwick: check-in time before departure (2 hours short-haul, 3 hours long-haul), the drive, and 15 minutes in hand. Times marked • fall in the rush hour and use the longer drive.
| Flight departs | Short-haul: leave by | Long-haul: leave by |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:32 | 01:32 |
| 08:30 | 05:02 | 04:02 |
| 11:00 | 07:00 • | 06:32 |
| 14:00 | 10:32 | 09:00 • |
| 17:30 | 14:02 | 13:02 |
| 20:30 | 16:30 • | 15:30 • |
Coming home
Landing at Gatwick.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 1 hr 13 min on the road (longer in the rush). Your driver tracks the flight, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it.
| Flight lands | Home in Reading around |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 10:00 • |
| 12:00 | 13:58 |
| 17:00 | 19:30 • |
| 22:30 | 00:28 |
Pickup in Reading
Collected from the door.
Your address
Anywhere in Reading
Door to door from any home or office in RG1 and around. Give us the address when you book; the driver comes to the door and loads the luggage.
Stations
Rail stations nearby
- Reading West0.9 mi
- Reading Green Park2.5 mi
- Earley2.5 mi
Hotels
Hotel pickups
- The Market HouseRG1 2EQ
- Forbury Hotel ApartmentsRG1 3EU
- IbisRG1 1DP
- NovotelRG1 1DP
Gatwick Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down at the departures drop-off of your terminal; the airport drop-off charge is already in the price.
Flying home
Meeting your driver
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
North and South terminals
Gatwick is split between two terminals about a mile apart, linked by a free shuttle train. Your booking needs the right one.
Compare
Every London airport from Reading.
Choosing between flights? Here is how far each airport is by road and what a Saloon costs, off-peak.
| Airport | Distance | Off-peak | Saloon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 28.3 mi | 38 min | £102 |
| Gatwick (this page) | 58.2 mi | 1 hr 13 min | £170 |
| Luton | 59.3 mi | 1 hr 16 min | £169 |
| London City | 49.7 mi | 1 hr 37 min | £146 |
| Stansted | 88.0 mi | 1 hr 55 min | £210 |
Nearby
Other towns to Gatwick.
Good to know
Reading to Gatwick
questions.
How far is Reading from Gatwick Airport?
About 58.2 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 1 hr 13 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr 45 min. Heathrow is closer to Reading (38 min), but Gatwick is 1 hr 13 min away.
How much is a taxi from Reading to Gatwick?
A fixed-price Saloon is £170 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £169 for the journey back from the airport. The airport charge, flight tracking and waiting time on arrival are included. Pick your date and time on this page for the exact fare.
What time should I leave Reading for a morning flight from Gatwick?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Reading by about 05:02; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:02. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Gatwick?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal, North or South, with a name board. Your flight is tracked, so the pickup moves with the landing time. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Can you pick up from a station or hotel in Reading?
Yes — any address, station or hotel, including Reading West and Reading Green Park stations. The price is the same wherever in Reading you start.
Is it cheaper to book a return?
Booking the return with the outward journey takes 5% off the return leg, and the driver tracks your flight home so the pickup moves with the landing time.
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