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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Reading to Gatwick Airport, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
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Reading to Gatwick Airport Train prices and times
Looking to travel from Reading to Gatwick Airport? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €20.00, with average prices for this route around €52.30.
To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:56 Reading | 07:49 Gatwick Airport |   | Find Tickets |
06:00 Reading | 07:44 Gatwick Airport | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:28 Reading | 07:54 Gatwick Airport | | Find Tickets |
06:34 Reading | 08:14 Gatwick Airport | Elizabeth line | Find Tickets |
06:36 Reading | 08:25 Gatwick Airport |  | Find Tickets |
06:39 Reading | 08:38 Paris |  | Find Tickets |
Reading to Gatwick Airport Train Route Details
First train
00:39
Last train
23:55
Journey time
1 hour 26 minutes
Distance
66 km
Price
€20.00*
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Gatwick Airport
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Reading to Gatwick Airport during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading to Gatwick Airport, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Reading to Gatwick Airport ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Reading to Gatwick Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Reading to Gatwick Airport train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Reading to Gatwick Airport with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.