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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Reading from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £21
tomorrow
from £19
Friday
from £27
Saturday
from £21
Sunday
from £19
Monday
from £17
Tuesday
from £16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    06:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    05:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    10:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    14:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      06:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    06:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    4h 15m
    0
    21:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    01:35
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    4h 5m
    0
    21:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    01:35
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    05:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    10:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      06:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    07:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    13:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    05:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 0m
    0
    12:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    17:10
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    15:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading via London, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      06:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    07:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    08:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    12:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    16:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      06:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    07:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    08:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    4h 10m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    12:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    16:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      06:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    06:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    07:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    13:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    05:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    10:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    12:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    17:00
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 15m
    0
    15:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    20:15
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading via London, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      06:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 25m
    0
    06:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    12:05
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    05:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    10:45
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    4h 40m
    0
    10:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    14:50
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    14:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
    19:20
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 40m
      0
      06:25
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      10:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      12:05
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £4

Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Reading

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Reading are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Reading. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Reading.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Reading, while Evening sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Reading, with only 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reading

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Coach 05:40
Latest Coach 15:00
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 64.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Reading: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/10/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 28/10
Tuesday 29/10
Wednesday 30/10
£21
Thursday 31/10
£19
Friday 01/11
£25
Saturday 02/11
£21
Sunday 03/11
£19
Monday 04/11
£17
Tuesday 05/11
£16
Wednesday 06/11
£21
Thursday 07/11
£17
Friday 08/11
£27
Saturday 09/11
£16
Sunday 10/11
£17
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
£17
Wednesday 13/11
£16
Thursday 14/11
£16
Friday 15/11
£25
Saturday 16/11
£16
Sunday 17/11
£25
Monday 18/11
£17
Tuesday 19/11
£16
Wednesday 20/11
Thursday 21/11
Friday 22/11
£27
Saturday 23/11
£16
Sunday 24/11

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Reading. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Reading, with £16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Reading in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Reading are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to Reading from our users.

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Reading

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Reading.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Reading? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Reading? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Reading bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport - Reading coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Gatwick Airport - Reading route is available from £16 and takes 5h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Reading?

The connection London Gatwick Airport to Reading is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £16 to £28. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London Gatwick Airport - Reading route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Gatwick Airport to Reading is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Reading from London Gatwick Airport take?

The quickest transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Reading is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London Gatwick Airport to Reading?

The earliest bus to Reading departs from London Gatwick Airport at 05:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from London Gatwick Airport to Reading?

The latest bus to Reading departs from London Gatwick Airport at 15:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London Gatwick Airport - Reading route?

Passengers looking to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Reading can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Reading?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Reading by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Reading from London Gatwick Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Gatwick Airport Reading bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Reading bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Reading on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Reading

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Reading

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Reading. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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