Berkshire · RG1 · LHR
Reading to Heathrow.
28.3 miles from Reading to Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 — about 38 min off-peak, up to 1 hr in the weekday rush. A fixed price from £102, agreed before you travel.
- Distance
- 28.3 mi
- Off-peak
- 38 min
- Rush hour
- up to 1 hr
- Saloon
- £102
- Back home
- £103
Instant fixed price
Reading, BerkshireHeathrow Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£102 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£115 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£145 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£127 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£140 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£187 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 Heathrow: 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 | 03:07 | 02:07 |
| 08:30 | 05:37 | 04:37 |
| 11:00 | 07:45 • | 06:45 • |
| 14:00 | 11:07 | 10:07 |
| 17:30 | 14:37 | 13:37 |
| 20:30 | 17:15 • | 16:15 • |
Coming home
Landing at Heathrow.
About 45 minutes through passport control and baggage reclaim, then 37 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 | 09:10 • |
| 12:00 | 13:22 |
| 17:00 | 18:40 • |
| 22:30 | 23:52 |
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
Heathrow Airport
At the airport.
Flying out
Drop-off
You are set down at the departures forecourt 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 with a name board, past customs and baggage reclaim. Your flight is tracked, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it. Up to 60 minutes of waiting after landing is free.
Good to know
Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5
Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel: Terminal 5 has its own access road, so telling us the terminal saves time on the day.
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 (this page) | 28.3 mi | 38 min | £102 |
| Gatwick | 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 Heathrow.
Good to know
Reading to Heathrow
questions.
How far is Reading from Heathrow Airport?
About 28.3 miles by road. Off-peak the drive takes around 38 min; at weekday rush hour allow up to 1 hr. Heathrow is the closest London airport to Reading by road.
How much is a taxi from Reading to Heathrow?
A fixed-price Saloon is £102 all-in for an off-peak weekday, and £103 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 Heathrow?
For an 08:30 short-haul departure, leave Reading by about 05:37; for a long-haul flight at the same time, about 04:37. Those times include check-in and the rush-hour drive.
Where will my driver meet me at Heathrow?
Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board, past customs and baggage reclaim. Your flight is tracked, so an early or late landing moves the pickup with it. 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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