Can I cancel my bus ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depends on the bus company: 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.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): National Express Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Reading to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for Dec 19

Cheapest price

$63

Average price

$65

Fastest journey

2 h 2 m

Average duration

2 h 4 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 $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.

Fast buses

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

RRRA1 · NX201

05:25AM2h15

Reading, Blagrave Street

07:40AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

$631One-way

1 transfer

RRRA1 · NX201

07:22AM2h38

Reading, Blagrave Street

10:00AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

$631One-way

1 transfer

RRRA1 · NX201

01:45PM2h20

Reading, Blagrave Street

04:05PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

$631One-way

1 transfer

RRRA1 · NX201

05:25AM2h25

Reading, Blagrave Street

07:50AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

$631One-way

1 transfer

RRRA1 · NX201

03:40AM2h10

Reading, Blagrave Street

05:50AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

$631One-way

1 transfer

Reading - London Gatwick AirportCompare National Express, Megabus

$53

2h 2m

45 a day

Power plugs

Wifi

Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

Seat reservation

See National Express buses

$27

3h 0m

7 a day

Power plugs

Wifi

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).

Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.

See Megabus buses

Travel Information

Compare train and bus 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 €12. 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 €12, and a bus costs an average of €29.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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Bus	Most popular Train
€49 Average price	€33 Average price Cheapest
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Reading to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:20AM	Arrival Time 05:35AM	Duration 2h15	Departure days Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:40AM	Arrival Time 06:20AM	Duration 2h40	Departure days Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $63
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:20AM	Arrival Time 06:50AM	Duration 2h30	Departure days Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:55AM	Arrival Time 07:10AM	Duration 2h15	Departure days Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:25AM	Arrival Time 07:40AM	Duration 2h15	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $63
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:27AM	Arrival Time 07:40AM	Duration 2h13	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $68
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:55AM	Arrival Time 08:30AM	Duration 2h35	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:57AM	Arrival Time 08:30AM	Duration 2h33	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:27AM	Arrival Time 08:40AM	Duration 2h13	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:45AM	Arrival Time 09:15AM	Duration 2h30	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $66
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:57AM	Arrival Time 09:00AM	Duration 2h03	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:22AM	Arrival Time 10:00AM	Duration 2h38	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $63
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:27AM	Arrival Time 09:50AM	Duration 2h23	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $68
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:41AM	Arrival Time 10:20AM	Duration 2h39	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $68
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:57AM	Arrival Time 10:00AM	Duration 2h03	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:21AM	Arrival Time 10:50AM	Duration 2h29	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:57AM	Arrival Time 11:15AM	Duration 2h18	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:05AM	Arrival Time 11:50AM	Duration 2h45	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $66
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:45AM	Arrival Time 12:15PM	Duration 2h30	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:57AM	Arrival Time 12:05PM	Duration 2h08	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:25AM	Arrival Time 01:15PM	Duration 2h50	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:56AM	Arrival Time 01:15PM	Duration 2h19	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:05AM	Arrival Time 01:25PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:45AM	Arrival Time 02:15PM	Duration 2h30	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:56AM	Arrival Time 02:15PM	Duration 2h19	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $72
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:25PM	Arrival Time 02:45PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:26PM	Arrival Time 02:45PM	Duration 2h19	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:56PM	Arrival Time 03:10PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:05PM	Arrival Time 03:10PM	Duration 2h05	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:45PM	Arrival Time 04:05PM	Duration 2h20	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $63
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:56PM	Arrival Time 04:05PM	Duration 2h09	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $72
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:56PM	Arrival Time 05:05PM	Duration 2h09	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:05PM	Arrival Time 05:35PM	Duration 2h30	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $66
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:44PM	Arrival Time 06:05PM	Duration 2h21	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 03:56PM	Arrival Time 06:20PM	Duration 2h24	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:20PM	Arrival Time 06:45PM	Duration 2h25	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:26PM	Arrival Time 06:40PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:00PM	Arrival Time 07:30PM	Duration 2h30	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $66
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:43PM	Arrival Time 08:20PM	Duration 2h37	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:56PM	Arrival Time 08:10PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:26PM	Arrival Time 08:40PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:31PM	Arrival Time 09:00PM	Duration 2h29	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:56PM	Arrival Time 09:10PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:01PM	Arrival Time 09:20PM	Duration 2h19	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:31PM	Arrival Time 10:30PM	Duration 2h59	Departure days Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:26PM	Arrival Time 10:40PM	Duration 2h14	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $69
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:03PM	Arrival Time 11:15PM	Duration 2h12	Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $64
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:03PM	Arrival Time 01:55AM	Duration 2h52	Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $68

Live departures

Reading to London Gatwick Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Reading to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 5:36 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 5:43 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h37	8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 5:43 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h27	8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 6:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h29	9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 6:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h39	9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	On time 7:01 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h19	9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	7:01 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h09	9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 7:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h59	10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 7:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	3h09	10:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX200	On time 9:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h12	11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX200	9:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h02	11:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 11:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h52	1:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 11:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h42	1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
Friday, December 19
RRRA1 · NX025	Delayed 3:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 3:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h05	5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	On time 3:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	3:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h05	5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	3:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h10	5:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	3:40 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	6:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	4:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	6:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	On time 4:20 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h40	7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	Delayed 4:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 4:55 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h05	7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	5:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	7:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	5:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	7:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	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 · NX210	On time 6:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	9:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	6:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	9:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	7:22 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h38	10:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	7:22 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h28	9:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	Delayed 7:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h39	10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 7:41 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h29	10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	8:21 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h29	10:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	8:21 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h19	10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	On time 9:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h45	11:50 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 · NX025	On time 9:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 9:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 10:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h50	1:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 10:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h40	1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	11:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	1:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	On time 11:05 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	1:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 11:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	2:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 11:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	2:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	12:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	2:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX210	On time 12:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	2:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	12:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	2:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	12:25 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	2:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 1:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h05	3:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 1:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	3:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	1:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX201	1:45 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h10	3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 3:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h20	5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 3:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	3:44 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h21	6:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX230	3:44 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h31	6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 4:20 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h25	6:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 4:20 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h15	6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 5:00 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h40	7:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South	1 transfer
RRRA1 · NX025	On time 5:00 PM Reading, Blagrave Street	2h30	7:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North	1 transfer

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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 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.

The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 22:03. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 58m.

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 $15 (€12)

Distance

39 miles (64 km)

Average bus duration

1h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

$36 (€29)

Buses per day

Fastest bus

1h 58m

First bus

02:40

Last bus

22:03

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from $15 (€12)

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 2m

Cheapest Price

$53 (€43)

National Express frequency

45 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.

Learn more about National Express

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 54m

RailAir frequency

25 a day

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 (LGW) can start from as little as $15 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $78 (€62); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus time is 1 h 43 min covering the 40 mile (64 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 3: 09AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 11: 09PM.

There are 33 buses a day from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with National Express, Megabus or RailAir. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

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

A day trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Reading is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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

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

National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for bus company National Express.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depends on the bus company:

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 Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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

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 (LGW):

National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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

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

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

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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

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