Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with Great Western Railway

Mon, Jan 27
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Jan 27

Cheapest

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

Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
03:48PM1h37
Reading
05:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
08:19AM1h36
Reading
09:55AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
07:25AM1h30
Reading
08:55AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
07:54PM1h31
Reading
09:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
01:54PM1h31
Reading
03:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, January 27
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway04:20PM Reading1h35 05:55PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway12:24PM Reading1h31 01:55PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway03:48PM Reading1h37 05:25PM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway05:27AM Reading1h27 06:54AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway08:19AM Reading1h36 09:55AM London Gatwick Airport (LGW)0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Jan 27

Fastest Journey

1 h 27 m

Average

1 h 32 m

Trains per day

9

Distance

64 km

Of the 9 trains that leave Reading for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
05:27AM1h27
Reading
06:54AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
07:25AM1h30
Reading
08:55AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
12:24PM1h31
Reading
01:55PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
01:54PM1h31
Reading
03:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
07:54PM1h31
Reading
09:25PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$331One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

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

Trains from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
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 train duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€12)
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
3
Train providers
6
Fastest train
1h 23m
First train
04:31
Last train
22:33
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

Train providers: Great Western Rail, Thameslink and Tfl Rail from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

You can travel by train between Reading and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Great Western Rail, Thameslink and Tfl Rail for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $13

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $14 (€12) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $33 (€29); 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 train from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1 h 23 min   to travel the 40 mile (64 km) long route, with around there are 11 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 4: 31 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 10: 33 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Take the Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with Great Western Rail, Thameslink, Tfl Rail, South Western Railway, Southern, Gatwick Express or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 33 PM.
A day trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Reading is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 23 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 train is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Reading to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Reading
London
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Workhouse Coffee
  • Central Kebabs
  • Thai Corner
  • Pizza Primo
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • Beech House
  • Stonewall House Aparthotel
Public transit options for Reading West
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Global Cafe
  • Royal Tandoori
  • Sam’s Wraps
  • Central Kebabs
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ibis
  • Malmaison
  • Thameside Hotel
  • Novotel
Public transit options for Reading
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
TilehurstWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Sun Shine
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: No
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Roebuck Hotel
Public transit options for Tilehurst
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station

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