Reading to Gatwick bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 60 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Reading at 03:20h, arriving at Gatwick at 05:35h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:03h, arriving at 01:55h the same day.
Departure station and country
Reading, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Gatwick, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
66 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 50min
Total Departures
60
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£19
Transportation Options
Coach
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Traveling by coach from Reading to Gatwick
The shortest travel distance between Reading and Gatwick is 66 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 04:45 has a travel time of 00:40h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Gatwick earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Reading to Gatwick.
The overnight coach departs at 23:03 and arrives at 01:45
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Reading to Gatwick route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 315 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 315 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Reading to Gatwick. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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