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Reading to Gatwick Airport buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Gatwick Airport takes 1h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 54m
Duration
63 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Reading to Gatwick Airport bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Reading and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    RailAirOxford Bus Company2h • 1 change
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    RailAirOxford Bus Company1h 45m • 1 change
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    RailAirOxford Bus Company1h 38m • 1 change
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    RailAirOxford Bus Company2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 63 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 3m.

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