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The cheapest and fastest buses from Reading to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$60

Fastest journey

2 h 2 m

Average duration

2 h 5 m

Buses per day

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast buses

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

RRRA1 · NX025
1:03 PM2h07
Reading, Blagrave Street
3:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$531One-way
1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025
1:03 PM2h17
Reading, Blagrave Street
3:20 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$531One-way
1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025
8:23 PM2h07
Reading, Blagrave Street
10:30 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$531One-way
1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025
6:50 PM2h20
Reading, Blagrave Street
9:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$531One-way
1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025
5:49 PM2h11
Reading, Blagrave Street
8:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$531One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Reading to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $15.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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Bus	Most popular Train	Driving
$59 Average price	$37 Average price Cheapest	$20 Average price (fuel + tolls)
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Reading to London Gatwick Airport is a train with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Reading to London Gatwick Airport:

A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $59 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to London Gatwick Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading and London Gatwick Airport including taking a bus and train.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users.

Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Reading to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:40AM	Arrival Time 05:00AM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $66
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:20AM	Arrival Time 05:25AM	Duration 2h05	Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:40AM	Arrival Time 06:20AM	Duration 2h40	Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $61
Operator FlixBus	Departure Time 03:45AM	Arrival Time 06:50AM	Duration 3h05	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $17
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:55AM	Arrival Time 06:00AM	Duration 2h05	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $61
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:25AM	Arrival Time 06:50AM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:55AM	Arrival Time 07:00AM	Duration 2h05	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:25AM	Arrival Time 07:50AM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:27AM	Arrival Time 07:40AM	Duration 2h13	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:55AM	Arrival Time 08:30AM	Duration 2h35	Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $61
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:57AM	Arrival Time 08:20AM	Duration 2h23	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:25AM	Arrival Time 08:50AM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $59
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:27AM	Arrival Time 08:40AM	Duration 2h13	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:45AM	Arrival Time 09:10AM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:55AM	Arrival Time 09:10AM	Duration 2h15	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $55
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:57AM	Arrival Time 09:00AM	Duration 2h03	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:22AM	Arrival Time 10:00AM	Duration 2h38	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:25AM	Arrival Time 09:50AM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $61
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:27AM	Arrival Time 09:50AM	Duration 2h23	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:41AM	Arrival Time 10:10AM	Duration 2h29	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $55
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:45AM	Arrival Time 10:00AM	Duration 2h15	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $55
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:57AM	Arrival Time 10:00AM	Duration 2h03	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $71
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:21AM	Arrival Time 10:50AM	Duration 2h29	Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:25AM	Arrival Time 10:40AM	Duration 2h15	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:57AM	Arrival Time 11:05AM	Duration 2h08	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $67
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:05AM	Arrival Time 11:40AM	Duration 2h35	Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:44AM	Arrival Time 12:15PM	Duration 2h31	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:45AM	Arrival Time 12:05PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $59
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:57AM	Arrival Time 12:05PM	Duration 2h08	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $71
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:23AM	Arrival Time 01:00PM	Duration 2h37	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:25AM	Arrival Time 12:50PM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:26AM	Arrival Time 12:50PM	Duration 2h24	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:56AM	Arrival Time 01:05PM	Duration 2h09	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $67
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:03AM	Arrival Time 01:50PM	Duration 2h47	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $62
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:05AM	Arrival Time 01:35PM	Duration 2h30	Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $59
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:43AM	Arrival Time 02:15PM	Duration 2h32	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $55
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:45AM	Arrival Time 02:05PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:56AM	Arrival Time 02:05PM	Duration 2h09	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:05PM	Arrival Time 02:10PM	Duration 2h05	Departure days Mon	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:23PM	Arrival Time 03:00PM	Duration 2h37	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $62
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:25PM	Arrival Time 03:00PM	Duration 2h35	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:26PM	Arrival Time 02:50PM	Duration 2h24	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:56PM	Arrival Time 03:10PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $67
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:03PM	Arrival Time 03:10PM	Duration 2h07	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:05PM	Arrival Time 03:10PM	Duration 2h05	Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:43PM	Arrival Time 03:55PM	Duration 2h12	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $59
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:45PM	Arrival Time 04:05PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $59
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:56PM	Arrival Time 04:05PM	Duration 2h09	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $67
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:23PM	Arrival Time 05:05PM	Duration 2h42	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $59
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:56PM	Arrival Time 05:05PM	Duration 2h09	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $71
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:05PM	Arrival Time 05:25PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $55
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:43PM	Arrival Time 06:05PM	Duration 2h22	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $61
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:44PM	Arrival Time 06:15PM	Duration 2h31	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:56PM	Arrival Time 06:10PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:20PM	Arrival Time 06:45PM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:23PM	Arrival Time 06:40PM	Duration 2h17	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $61
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:26PM	Arrival Time 06:40PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:43PM	Arrival Time 07:20PM	Duration 2h37	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:00PM	Arrival Time 07:40PM	Duration 2h40	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:26PM	Arrival Time 07:30PM	Duration 2h04	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $62
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:43PM	Arrival Time 08:10PM	Duration 2h27	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:49PM	Arrival Time 08:10PM	Duration 2h21	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:56PM	Arrival Time 08:00PM	Duration 2h04	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:31PM	Arrival Time 09:10PM	Duration 2h39	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:50PM	Arrival Time 09:10PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:56PM	Arrival Time 09:00PM	Duration 2h04	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:01PM	Arrival Time 09:20PM	Duration 2h19	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:20PM	Arrival Time 09:55PM	Duration 2h35	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:26PM	Arrival Time 09:45PM	Duration 2h19	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:31PM	Arrival Time 09:45PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Tue, Thu	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:23PM	Arrival Time 10:30PM	Duration 2h07	Departure days Sat	Cheapest price $53
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:26PM	Arrival Time 10:30PM	Duration 2h04	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $65
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:03PM	Arrival Time 11:05PM	Duration 2h02	Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $61
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:03PM	Arrival Time 12:45AM	Duration 2h42	Departure days Wed, Fri	Cheapest price $60
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:03PM	Arrival Time 01:45AM	Duration 2h42	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $61

Live departures

Reading to London Gatwick Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Reading to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
	11:05 AM Reading	2h30	1:35 PM London Gatwick Airport	0 transfersDirect
	1:05 PM Reading	2h05	3:10 PM London Gatwick Airport	0 transfersDirect
	4:43 PM Reading	2h37	7:20 PM London Gatwick Airport	0 transfersDirect
	5:26 PM Reading	2h04	7:30 PM London Gatwick Airport	0 transfersDirect
	7:01 PM Reading	2h19	9:20 PM London Gatwick Airport	0 transfersDirect
	10:03 PM Reading	2h42	12:45 AM London Gatwick Airport	0 transfersDirect
	11:03 PM Reading	2h42	1:45 AM London Gatwick Airport	0 transfersDirect
Saturday, June 20
RRRA1 · NX025	3:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	3:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h05	5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX200	3:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h40	6:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX200	3:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h50	6:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	4:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h05	7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	4:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	7:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	5:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	7:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	5:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	7:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX200	5:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h35	8:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX200	5:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	8:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	6:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	8:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	6:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	8:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	6:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	6:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h05	9:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	7:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	9:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	7:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h35	10:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	7:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	10:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	7:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	8:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	8:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	10:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	9:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h35	11:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	9:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h45	11:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	9:44 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h31	12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	9:44 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h21	12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	10:23 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h37	1:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	10:23 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h27	12:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
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National Express as well as Megabus or RailAir offer buses services from Reading to London Gatwick Airport.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport

United Kingdom

Buses from Reading to London Gatwick Airport run on average 51 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 23:03. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 2h 4m.

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

Distance

39 miles (64 km)

Average bus duration

1h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

$15 (€12)

Buses per day

Fastest bus

2h 4m

First bus

2:40 AM

Last bus

11:03 PM

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Fri

Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, RailAir from Reading to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Reading to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, Megabus, RailAir for as low as $15 (€12). 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 4m

Cheapest Price

$59 (€48)

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.

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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 0m

Cheapest Price

$27 (€22)

Megabus frequency

7 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.

RailAir

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 49m

Cheapest Price

$49 (€40)

RailAir frequency

25 a day

Complete guide to London Gatwick Airport

Things to do in London Gatwick Airport

Discover the best of London Gatwick Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Gatwick Airport trip today.

Recommended

Gatwick Aviation Museum

Volunteer-run museum near the airport with British aircraft, cockpits, and aviation history displays. A strong choice for plane enthusiasts visiting the Gatwick area.

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Recommended

Horsham Museum and Art Gallery

Well-regarded local museum and gallery in a historic building, with archaeology, local history, and changing art displays. A pleasant cultural stop within easy reach of Gatwick.

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Recommended

Amberley Museum

Large open-air industrial heritage museum with transport, crafts, and working exhibits. Worth the trip for visitors interested in Sussex industry and vintage vehicles.

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Pound sterling

Airport prices are higher than in nearby towns. Fast food is manageable, but sit-down meals and drinks cost more.

Average meal costs

Budget: GBP 8-12 for fast food or a light meal.
Mid-range: GBP 15-25 per person at a casual restaurant.
Fine dining: GBP 35-60+ per person at upscale airport dining.
Coffee: GBP 3-4.50 for a regular coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is often included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not added. Round up for taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service or coffee.

FAQs: Bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap bus tickets from Reading to London Gatwick Airport can start from as little as $15 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Reading to London Gatwick Airport is $59 (€48) ; 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 Reading to London Gatwick Airport is 2h 4m 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 Reading to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 2:40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 11:03 PM.

There are 51 buses a day from Reading to London Gatwick Airport which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus, RailAir. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

When taking a bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport, you can count on National Express, Megabus, RailAir for the best way to get you to London Gatwick Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Reading and London Gatwick Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

A trip to London Gatwick Airport from Reading is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 4m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading and London Gatwick Airport including taking a bus and train.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport:

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 Reading to London Gatwick Airport for bus company National Express, Megabus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport 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 Reading to London Gatwick Airport.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport:

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 Reading to London Gatwick Airport:

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 Reading to London Gatwick Airport.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.

Since neither Reading nor London Gatwick Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users.

The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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