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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG)
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 41 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Reading station (RDG) on Sun, Aug 16, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C331607:59 AM1h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:39 AMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers- C331618:55 AM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:23 AMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C331795:55 PM1h28Gatwick Airport (GTW)7:23 PMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C331764:26 PM1h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:53 PMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C331785:26 PM1h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:53 PMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C3318610:18 PM1h22Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:40 PMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C331764:26 PM1h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)5:53 PMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C331785:26 PM1h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)6:53 PMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C331629:26 AM1h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:53 AMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
- C331722:26 PM1h27Gatwick Airport (GTW)3:53 PMReading station (RDG)€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 66 km
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) trains for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C02694+C42202+ C37331 | 9:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h48 | 10:54 PM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C42403 | 9:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h32 | 11:02 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 C82481+ L80866 | On time 9:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h58 | 11:41 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| C02747+C37225 | 9:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h56 | 11:42 PM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| C42404 | 10:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h45 | 12:01 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26146+L80886 | 10:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h58 | 12:41 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 16 | |||||
| C82332+C33196 | 5:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h09 | 8:13 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| C82332+L80604 | 5:04 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h58 | 9:02 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| C33159 | 6:12 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 7:40 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02546+C33025+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 6:22 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h01 | 8:23 AM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C82319+L80604 | 6:28 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h34 | 9:02 AM Reading station (RDG) | 1 transfer | |
| W45814+G27117+L80604 | 6:35 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h27 | 9:02 AM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| W45820+Y15433+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | 7:05 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h05 | 9:10 AM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| W45820+W34793+Tube from London Bridge to Bond Street (Elizabeth line)+C37332 | 7:05 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h02 | 9:07 AM Reading station (RDG) | 3 transfers | |
 C82967+W34677+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 7:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h11 | 9:31 AM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33160 | 7:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h40 | 9:39 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C82971+C00849+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 8:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h53 | 10:13 AM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33161 | 8:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 10:23 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X89480+W34876+C38455 | 8:58 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h49 | 10:47 AM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33162 | 9:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 10:53 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33163 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 11:23 AM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33170 | 1:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 2:53 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X89472+W34757+C37344 | 1:27 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h52 | 3:19 PM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33171 | 1:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 3:23 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33172 | 2:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 3:53 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X89470+W34759+C37365 | 2:27 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h51 | 4:18 PM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33173 | 2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 4:23 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33176 | 4:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 5:53 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X89466+C33045+C37300 | 4:27 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h51 | 6:18 PM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33177 | 4:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h29 | 6:24 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33178 | 5:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h27 | 6:53 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X89464+C33047+C37323 | 5:27 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h50 | 7:17 PM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33179 | 5:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 7:23 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26340+C33038+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 6:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h51 | 7:53 PM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33180 | 6:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 7:54 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33181 | 6:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 8:23 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G26346+W34734+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 7:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h51 | 8:53 PM Reading station (RDG) | 2 transfers | |
| C33182 | 7:26 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 8:54 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33183 | 7:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h31 | 9:26 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33184 | 8:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h28 | 9:53 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C33185 | 8:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h29 | 10:24 PM Reading station (RDG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southern, Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Reading station (RDG) from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading station (RDG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG)
Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Reading station (RDG) trains use the London Paddington to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Reading station (RDG) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: 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.
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