London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading bus

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Cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

$40

Average

$40

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

Cheapest

09:20PM4h15

London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

01:35AMReading

$401One-way

1 transfer

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
FlixBus	09:20PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	4h15	01:35AM Reading	1 transfer
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Bus times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

4 h 15 m

Average

4 h 15 m

Buses per day

Distance

64 km

It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading without transferring at least once.

Fastest

09:20PM4h15

London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

01:35AMReading

$401One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading

Distance	40 miles (64 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 6 min
Average bus ticket price	$44 (€37)
Bus frequency	5 a day
Direct bus	No
Bus providers	National Express, Megabus or FlixBus

Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading cover the 40 miles (64 km) long route taking on average 3 h 6 min with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 5 buses operating per day. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $23 (€20), but the average price of bus tickets is $44 (€37).

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading

Travel to Reading from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $11 (€9) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Reading bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading with National Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $65
National Express frequency: 20 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $11
FlixBus frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading

FAQs: Take the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading.

Cheap bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading can start from as little as $23 (€20) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading is $44 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading bus travel time is 3 h 6 min for the 40 mile (64 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading leaves at 9: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading leaves at 8: 33 PM.

There are 5 buses a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

For the best London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Reading to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Reading from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading is August.

You have options as you can travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Reading 2 different ways: train or bus.