Reading Travel Forum

Hi all,

I am flying into Gatwick 21:00 hours on 29th of March. I need to get to Reading that night. Could someone please advice what would be the best cheapest and the shortest way to get there?

Thanks a tonnnnnnnnnnn

Amazingly, there is a fairly easy way but, like most UK public transport, it's not particulalrly cheap.

There is a direct train from Gatwick to Reading (also ones where you have to change, but avoid them if you can). www.nationalexpress.com for times and fares. There's a direct train leaving at 22:23, costs 17.10GBP single, takes about an hour and a half, arrives just after midnight. Trains go more or less all through the night.

There is a coach from Gatwick South Terminal to Reading railway station but, amazingly, this appears to cost more than the train! www.nationalexpress.com if you want to explore this option.

Thank you (though I'm not, of course). I've done that particular journey several times, so know it well. Bit boring, but perfectly ok.