- Distance: 51.7 mi
- Duration: 1h 30m
The average train between Gatwick Airport and Reading takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Gatwick Airport to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Reading is 65.4 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
