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Reading to Gatwick Airport Taxi

Reading to Gatwick Airport is roughly 48.0 miles. The fare is fixed before you travel and starts at £90. Expect 1h 15m on a quiet run, or 1h 30m if you are travelling through the rush. Drivers come in via M23 J9a, then the terminal approach, reaching Gatwick Airport from the north-west. You know the total before the car is assigned - no meter, no surge, no surprises at the end.

Distance ~48.0 milesOff-peak 1h 15mPeak 1h 30mFrom £90
In short

A pre-booked taxi from Reading to Gatwick Airport costs from £90 for up to 4 passengers and takes about 1h 15m off-peak, covering roughly 48.0 miles. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, waiting time and luggage.

Distance
~48.0 miles
Off-peak drive
1h 15m
Peak drive
1h 30m
Saloon fare
from £90
Largest vehicle
8-seat minibus
Pickup
RH6 0NP

Fixed fares from Reading to Gatwick Airport

VehicleCapacityFixed fare
Saloonup to 4 passengers, 2 large cases + 2 cabin bagsfrom £90
Estateup to 4 passengers, 4 large casesfrom £110
MPV (6 seats)up to 6 passengers, 5 large casesfrom £130
Minibus (8 seats)up to 8 passengers, 8 large casesfrom £170

Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing when you book. Meet & greet, waiting time and luggage are included.

Includes the airport drop-off or pickup fee. All of it is inside the fixed fare.

The route

From Reading (RG1, RG2, RG30) the natural line out is the M4 J11 and the A33, joining M23 J9a, then the terminal approach for the last part of the journey. That is about 48.0 miles door to door. Traffic is the variable, not the distance: 1h 15m off-peak becomes 1h 30m when the network is busy, which is why we build the timing around your arrival rather than the clock.

Where we meet you at Gatwick Airport

Meet and greet in the North or South Terminal arrivals hall. North and South terminals are a shuttle apart, so we confirm which one you land at before the day.

Address: Gatwick Airport, Crawley, RH6 0NP.

Pickups across Reading

We pick up anywhere in Reading and the surrounding Berkshire postcodes - RG1, RG2, RG30. House, hotel lobby or office reception, whichever suits you on the day.

Reading sits on the M4 J11, A33 corridor, which is what makes this journey predictable rather than a gamble on the day.

When to leave

For a short-haul departure, allow 2 hours at the airport plus 1h 30m on the road; for long-haul make that 3 hours. We watch your flight, so an early or late landing does not change the price.

Getting back from Gatwick Airport

Coming back the other way, the driver meets you in arrivals with a name board and the fare is the same £90. We track the flight, so a delay costs you nothing.

What every booking includes

Reading to Gatwick Airport - frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Reading to Gatwick Airport?

A saloon is from £90, an estate from £110, a 6-seat MPV from £130 and an 8-seat minibus from £170. The price is fixed when you book and covers the charges listed above.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Gatwick Airport?

It is about 1h 15m off-peak over roughly 48.0 miles. Allow up to 1h 30m in peak traffic or around a busy flight.

Where will the driver meet me at Gatwick Airport?

Meet and greet in the North or South Terminal arrivals hall. The driver texts you the exact spot and their registration before they arrive.

Are tolls and charges included in the fare?

Includes the airport drop-off or pickup fee. All of it is inside the fixed fare.

Can you take a group from Reading to Gatwick Airport?

Yes - a 6-seat MPV is from £130 and an 8-seat minibus from £170. For larger parties we send more than one vehicle and keep them together.

Do you cover the return journey from Gatwick Airport to Reading?

Yes. Book both legs together and the driver waits for you - useful at Gatwick Airport, where the queue for a car afterwards is the slow part.

What time should I leave Reading?

For a short-haul departure, allow 2 hours at the airport plus 1h 30m on the road; for long-haul make that 3 hours. We watch your flight, so an early or late landing does not change the price.

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Fares are indicative “from” prices per vehicle and are confirmed when you book. Distances and journey times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact pickup address. Page reviewed 7 September 2026.

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