The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport to Reading
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
64 km
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 $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Reading on Wed, Jan 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 28 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Wed, Jan 28 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.










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 €12. 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 €12, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€46 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Gatwick Airport to Reading Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:17AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:46AM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:06PM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 2h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:16PM | Duration 2h36 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:16PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
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, January 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h26 | 8:06 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2h56 | 5:46 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2h46 | 5:46 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM London Gatwick Airport | 3h55 | 12:25 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 28 | |||||
![]() | 4:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h37 | 7:17 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h27 | 7:17 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Reading run on average 49 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€19) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€19) |
Buses per day 49 |
Fastest bus 1h 52m |
First bus 04:40 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London Gatwick Airport to ReadingYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Reading with National Express, Megabus for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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