How to Travel from

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading

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Great Britain Gatwick Airport South Terminal Reading

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Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Great Britain → Reading, Great Britain

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Route Navigator Gatwick Airport South Terminal - Reading

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Continue onto Coach Road

Coach Road, 1 km 601 м

1 km 601 м

Keep left onto Ring Road North

Ring Road North, 134 м

134 м

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airport Way

Airport Way, 1 km 291 м

1 km 291 м

At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Airport Way Roundabout

Airport Way Roundabout, 1 km 831 м

1 km 831 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto London Road

London Road, 419 м

419 м

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London,

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$9.49–$13.92

Oxford Bus Company

Phone:

+44 1865 785400

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

oxfordbus.co.uk/

Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London,

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$36.26

RailAir

Phone:

+44 345 646 0707

Website:

railair.com/

Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:

+61 2 8520 3150

Website:

jayride.com/

Other from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Estimated price:

$132.75

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London,

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$20.25–$30.38

What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading is to drive which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading is to drive which takes 1h and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Reading. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

The distance between Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Reading is 83 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

The train from Gatwick Airport to Reading takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading bus from?

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading train from?

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $30.43 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 56m. There are no good options to fly between Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading.

Where does the Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading train arrive?

Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Reading?

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Dinton Pastures Country Park

Dinton Pastures Country Park is a country park in the civil parish of St Nicholas Hurst, in the borough of Wokingham, near Reading in the English county of Berkshire.

Madejski Stadium

The Madejski Stadium (/məˈdeɪski/), currently known as the Select Car Leasing Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Reading, Berkshire, England. It is the home of Reading Football Club, who play in EFL League One. It also provides the finish for the Reading Half Marathon. It is an all-seater bowl stadium with a capacity of 24,161 and is located close to the M4 motorway and Reading Green Park railway station. The West Stand contains the Voco Reading Hotel.

Forbury Gardens

Forbury Gardens is a public park in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The park is on the site of the outer court of Reading Abbey, which was in front of the Abbey Church. The site was formerly known as the Forbury, and one of the roads flanking the current gardens is still known as The Forbury. Fairs were held on the site three times a year until the 19th century.

Reading

Reading is a town in Berkshire, England. Most of its built-up area lies within the Borough of Reading, although some outer suburbs are parts of neighbouring unitary authority areas. Located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the rivers Thames and Kennet, Reading is 40 mi east of Swindon, 25 mi south of Oxford, 40 mi west of London and 16 mi north of Basingstoke.

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Oxford Bus Company

RailAir

Other operators

Jayride

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

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