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Trains from Reading Stations to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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103

train journeys
per day

40

miles (65 kms)

1hrs 25 mins

fastest journey

00:24 / 00:30

first / last train

31

direct trains

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading Stations to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 103 scheduled rail journeys between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport , with 31 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 72 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading Stations to Gatwick Airport is approximately 40 miles (65 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 47 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, GWR, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 25 mins.

Journeys from Reading Stations to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:24
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    03:30
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:53
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    04:30
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    02:24
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    05:12
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:54
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    06:30
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:00
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    06:49
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:31
    1 hrs 25 mins Direct
    06:56
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:48
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    07:34
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:55
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    07:49
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:27
    1 hrs 28 mins Direct
    07:55
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:34
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    08:25
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:42
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    08:34
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:48
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:51
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    08:46
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:02
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    08:49
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:20
    1 hrs 36 mins Direct
    08:56
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:31
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    09:14
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:38
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    09:25
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:52
    1 hrs 34 mins Direct
    09:26
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Reading
    Gatwick Airport
    Reading to Gatwick Airport

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
Address London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:15 - 20:30
Saturday 07:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 25 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 103 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

First class tickets on trains between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 31 direct services per day from Reading Stations to Gatwick Airport

Southern, Thameslink, GWR, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading Stations and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.