Gatwick to Reading Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Gatwick and Reading? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 1 hour 10 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 56 miles (90 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 10 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The M25 and M4 west to Reading.
About Reading
We drop off in Reading town centre, at the station, the university and the business parks. It is a straightforward motorway journey.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £122
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £186
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £226
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £359
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £400
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Meeting your driver
Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train. We check which one your flight uses, and the driver waits in its arrivals hall with a sign showing your name. We track your flight, so the pickup moves with any delay, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free. Meet and greet in the terminal and airport parking are included in the price. Child seats are free on request.
Going the other way
For the journey from Reading back to Gatwick, the driver collects you from your door at the time you choose. Choosing “Return” on the booking form books both journeys in one payment, with a discount on the return leg.
More information
See our Gatwick transfers page and the Gatwick pickup guide. Related route: Taxi from Slough to Gatwick Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Gatwick to Reading?
About 56 miles (90 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Reading?
From about £122 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £187 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track it; the driver adjusts, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
