The average bus between Gatwick and Reading takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Gatwick and Reading. The earliest departure is at 3:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Reading. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Reading station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Gatwick to Reading bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Reading bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Gatwick to Reading bus tickets online with Oxford Bus Company, RailAir and National Express.
The distance between Gatwick and Reading is 63.5 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 1h 40m.