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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Showing times and prices for Mar 18

Cheapest price

$56

Average price

$64

Fastest journey

2 h 28 m

Average duration

2 h 39 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Reading on Wed, Mar 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .

On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
05:40AM2h37
London Gatwick Airport
08:17AMReading
$561One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:00PM2h46
London Gatwick Airport
06:46PMReading
$641One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:30PM2h45
London Gatwick Airport
12:15AMReading
$671One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:10PM2h28
London Gatwick Airport
08:38PMReading
$681One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $29.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

$61

Average price

$43

Average price

Cheapest

2h 24m

Average total duration

1h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Direct Options

Direct Options

London Gatwick Airport to Reading Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:35AM
Arrival Time
06:10AM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$68
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50AM
Arrival Time
06:12AM
Duration
2h22
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:55AM
Arrival Time
07:15AM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
07:40AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:50AM
Arrival Time
08:17AM
Duration
2h27
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:55AM
Arrival Time
08:11AM
Duration
2h16
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
08:11AM
Duration
2h06
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:10AM
Arrival Time
08:42AM
Duration
2h32
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25AM
Arrival Time
08:46AM
Duration
2h21
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:40AM
Arrival Time
09:06AM
Duration
2h26
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
09:25AM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:55AM
Arrival Time
09:42AM
Duration
2h47
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:05AM
Arrival Time
09:12AM
Duration
2h07
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:10AM
Arrival Time
09:43AM
Duration
2h33
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:50AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55AM
Arrival Time
10:13AM
Duration
2h18
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
10:45AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
10:13AM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:10AM
Arrival Time
10:44AM
Duration
2h34
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:50AM
Arrival Time
11:15AM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
11:15AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:10AM
Arrival Time
11:25AM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Tue, Sat
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
12:05PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Tue, Sat
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:50AM
Arrival Time
12:17PM
Duration
2h27
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:55AM
Arrival Time
12:47PM
Duration
2h52
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05AM
Arrival Time
12:17PM
Duration
2h12
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
12:45PM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
01:17PM
Duration
2h37
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$70
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:55AM
Arrival Time
01:17PM
Duration
2h22
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$70
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
01:26PM
Duration
2h16
Departure days
Tue, Sat
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:20AM
Arrival Time
01:47PM
Duration
2h27
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
02:06PM
Duration
2h36
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:50AM
Arrival Time
02:17PM
Duration
2h27
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:05PM
Arrival Time
02:17PM
Duration
2h12
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
02:46PM
Duration
2h26
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$69
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
02:47PM
Duration
2h17
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
03:28PM
Duration
2h18
Departure days
Tue, Sat
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:20PM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:35PM
Arrival Time
04:09PM
Duration
2h34
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50PM
Arrival Time
04:15PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:05PM
Arrival Time
04:15PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
04:45PM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
04:49PM
Duration
2h29
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
05:31PM
Duration
2h31
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:10PM
Arrival Time
05:25PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
06:09PM
Duration
2h54
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:20PM
Arrival Time
06:05PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50PM
Arrival Time
06:14PM
Duration
2h24
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
06:43PM
Duration
2h43
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
06:14PM
Duration
2h09
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15PM
Arrival Time
06:46PM
Duration
2h31
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
07:13PM
Duration
2h23
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:55PM
Arrival Time
07:25PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
07:13PM
Duration
2h08
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
08:02PM
Duration
2h52
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:10PM
Arrival Time
08:41PM
Duration
2h31
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25PM
Arrival Time
08:38PM
Duration
2h13
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
08:47PM
Duration
2h12
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:10PM
Arrival Time
09:41PM
Duration
2h31
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:25PM
Arrival Time
09:47PM
Duration
2h22
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:40PM
Arrival Time
10:11PM
Duration
2h31
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
10:16PM
Duration
2h21
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:20PM
Arrival Time
10:41PM
Duration
2h21
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:35PM
Arrival Time
10:46PM
Duration
2h11
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:45PM
Arrival Time
11:15PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:55PM
Arrival Time
11:15PM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
12:15AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:45PM
Arrival Time
12:15AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Tue, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$61

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Reading bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Reading buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 4:20 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
Delayed
11:10 AM 3:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h22
6:12 AM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
Delayed
11:10 AM 4:55 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h20
7:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX201 · RRRA15:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h27
8:17 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA16:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h21
8:46 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
Delayed
11:10 AM 6:40 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h26
9:06 AM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · RRRA16:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h35
9:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
Delayed
11:10 AM 7:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h15
10:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA18:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h45
10:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
Delayed
11:10 AM 9:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h15
11:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA19:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h25
12:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
Delayed
11:10 AM 10:10 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h35
12:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
On time
11:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h16
1:26 PM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA111:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h36
2:06 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA112:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h17
2:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
On time
1:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h18
3:28 PM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · RRRA11:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h34
4:09 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h29
4:49 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
On time
3:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h31
5:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA13:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h54
6:09 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX201 · RRRA14:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h31
6:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · RRRA14:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h30
7:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
On time
5:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h52
8:02 PM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA16:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h12
8:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
On time
7:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h22
9:47 PM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · RRRA17:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h21
10:16 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
On time
8:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h11
10:46 PM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · RRRA18:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h20
11:15 PM Reading, Blagrave Street1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · RRRA1
On time
9:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
2h30
12:15 AM Reading, Blagrave Street
1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express as well as Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus and more offer buses services from London Gatwick Airport to Reading.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Reading run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.

The earliest bus runs at 05:40, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 2h 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $25 (€20)
Distance
39 miles (64 km)
Average bus duration
1h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
$29 (€24)
Buses per day
50
Fastest bus
2h 16m
First bus
05:40
Last bus
21:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $25 (€20)

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to ReadingYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Reading with National Express, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
$59 (€48)
National Express frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest Price
$48 (€40)
Megabus frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

United Minibuses

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
United Minibuses frequency
1 a day

Oxford Bus Company

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
$49 (€40)
Oxford Bus Company frequency
6 a day

Metrobus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
$51 (€42)
Metrobus frequency
24 a day

FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Reading by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Reading can start from as little as $29 (€24) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Gatwick Airport to Reading is $61 (€49) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading is 2h 16m to travel the 39 miles (64 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading leaves at 5:40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading leaves at 9:30 PM.
There are 50 buses a day from London Gatwick Airport to Reading which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading, you can count on National Express, Megabus, United Minibuses, Oxford Bus Company, Metrobus for the best way to get you to Reading. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London Gatwick Airport and Reading and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Reading from London Gatwick Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 16m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport and Reading including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading for bus company National Express, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading depends on the bus companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.

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