The average train between Gatwick and Reading takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Gatwick and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Gatwick to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Gatwick to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick and Reading is 63.5 km. The road distance is 83 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
