How far is Gatwick from Reading by coach?

The journey from Reading to Gatwick by coach covers an approximate distance of 40 miles (64 km).

What is the best way to go from Reading to Gatwick without a car?

You can reach Gatwick from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Reading to Gatwick from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Reading to Gatwick on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Mereoak P&R	6h	22:30	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	15:35	Mereoak P&R	4h 25m	20:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:05	Mereoak P&R	4h 20m	17:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	16:20	Mereoak P&R	6h 10m	22:30	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	16:20	Mereoak P&R	4h 40m	21:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 1 hour 34 minutes and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1h 34mAverage duration

41 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£35 - £35	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £108	Average duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £9	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 27 reviews, National Express was rated 2.9 stars for this trip. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £35, with the trip lasting on average 652.

National Express Reading Gatwick recent customer reviews

Finding your bus stop in Calcot opposite the lay-by really needs to be signposted or have some sort of recognition for national express! It was very difficult to find especially at an early hour of the morning.

Laura B.

1 December 2019

When contacted, none of the three national express staff I had interactions with could tell me the correct stop location for reading as when I caught the bus I was told to wait in the wrong location, meaning that I ended running after my bus.

Miranda S.

21 October 2019

Driver a very nice man, went out of the way to get me when my cab was late, very thoughtful.

Tessa L.

11 March 2019

Reading RailAir

4.5/592 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Gatwick?

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Stops in Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Reading to Gatwick

How far is Gatwick from Reading by coach?
The journey from Reading to Gatwick by coach covers an approximate distance of 40 miles (64 km).
What is the best way to go from Reading to Gatwick without a car?
You can reach Gatwick from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.