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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Reading by train
It takes an average of 1h 33m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Reading by train, over a distance of around 41 miles (66 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Reading and tickets for this journey start from £10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:23 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 1h 20m | |
| Distance | 41 miles (66 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £10 | |
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Taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Flying into Gatwick Airport and heading into Reading by train? You're in luck. The train from Gatwick Airport to Reading takes just 1h 13m on the fastest services.
London Gatwick Airport is Britain’s second busiest airport situated south-east of London, in West Sussex. You’ll fly into one of two terminals: Gatwick North Terminal or Gatwick South Terminal. South Terminal is only a two minutes walk away from Gatwick Airport train station and you'll usually find around 48 trains per day travelling from the station to Reading. Why not find out more about trains from Gatwick Airport.
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FAQs about the train journey from Gatwick Airport to Reading
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Gatwick Airport to Reading is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.