Black taxi travelling from Reading towards Gatwick Airport

Airport Transfers

Reading to Gatwick Taxi – Fixed Prices from £100

Reliable fixed-price transfers from Reading to Gatwick North & South terminals, 24/7. Local drivers, flight tracking and no surprises.

Need a reliable Reading to Gatwick taxi?

Abbey Cars offers fixed-price, door-to-door airport transfers between Reading and London Gatwick Airport (North and South terminals) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We are a local Reading company — not a national call centre. Our drivers know the M4, M25 and M23 routes, monitor live traffic, and get you to the correct terminal on time. This forms part of our wider airport transfers service covering Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted.

  • Fixed, honest pricing – no meters or surge pricing
  • Flight tracking on all airport collections
  • 24/7 availability including bank holidays
  • Licensed, insured and background-checked drivers
  • Clean premium vehicles
Black executive taxi outside an airport terminal with passenger luggage

Fixed Price

From £100 – no surprises.

Clear Pricing

How Much is a Taxi from Reading to Gatwick Airport?

Current fixed prices for a one-way Reading to Gatwick taxi. “+ charges” covers the official Gatwick drop-off / parking fee (currently around £6–£10). We always confirm the full price before you book so there are no surprises.

These rates apply from central Reading and most nearby areas. For exact quotes from Earley, Woodley, Caversham, Tilehurst or further afield, just give us your postcode.

You can view our full range of vehicles on the Our Fleet page.

Fixed prices (one-way)

Vehicle Passengers Price
Saloon Up to 4 £100 + charges
6-Seater Up to 6 £130 + charges
8-Seater Up to 8 £145 + charges

Luggage: Saloon ≈ 2 medium cases · 6-seater ≈ 3–4 · 8-seater ≈ 4–5. Exact price confirmed when you book.

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Return Transfers

Gatwick Airport to Reading Taxi

We also provide Gatwick to Reading taxi transfers with the same fixed pricing.

On airport collections we:

  • Track your flight in real time
  • Adjust pickup automatically for delays or early arrivals
  • Include free waiting time after landing
  • Offer meet & greet on request

Simply book in advance and we will be waiting when you land.

Travel Times

Journey Time – Reading to Gatwick

Distance: approximately 55–65 miles via M4 → M25 → M23.

Night / early morning

Before 06:30

55–70 minutes

Midday off-peak

Typical daytime

65–80 minutes

Morning peak

07:00–09:30 Mon–Fri

80–110 minutes

Friday evening peak

Afternoon / evening

85–120 minutes

Weekends

Usually quieter

60–80 minutes

When you book we advise the best departure time based on your flight and current traffic.

Terminals

North Terminal or South Terminal?

Gatwick has two separate terminals roughly 1 km apart. Tell us which one you need and we drop you at the correct forecourt.

North Terminal

easyJet, TUI, Jet2, Wizz Air, Norwegian and others

South Terminal

Ryanair, British Airways (selected routes), Vueling, Aer Lingus and others

Not sure? Give us your flight number and we will confirm the correct terminal for you.

Why Abbey Cars

Why Choose Abbey Cars for Your Reading to Gatwick Taxi?

Local knowledge

Local Reading company with strong local knowledge (see our About page)

Fixed pricing

Fixed, honest pricing – no meters or surge pricing

24/7 service

24/7 availability including bank holidays

Licensed drivers

Licensed, insured and background-checked drivers

Premium vehicles

Clean premium vehicles – full details on Our Fleet

Flight tracking

Flight tracking on all collections

Easy booking

Easy booking via website, app or phone

Wide coverage

Coverage across Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Henley and surrounding areas

We also provide local and long-distance taxi journeys, station transfers, corporate and executive travel, and more.

How to Book

How to Book Your Reading to Gatwick Taxi

Booking takes about two minutes.

  1. 01

    Enter your details

    Tell us pickup address and Gatwick terminal.

  2. 02

    Choose date & time

    Confirm passengers and luggage.

  3. 03

    Select your vehicle

    Saloon, 6-seater or 8-seater.

  4. 04

    Review & submit

    We confirm shortly after.

Book online

Or call 0118 945 4545 · Download the Abbey Cars app

Areas Covered

Areas We Cover for Gatwick Airport Transfers

We regularly collect from and return to the areas listed. More details on our coverage can be found on the Reading taxi service page. If your address is not listed, just ask — we almost certainly cover it.

  • Reading town centre
  • East / South / West Reading
  • Caversham
  • Tilehurst
  • Earley
  • Woodley
  • Wokingham
  • Winnersh
  • Twyford
  • Charvil
  • Wargrave
  • Bracknell
  • Crowthorne
  • Binfield
  • Newbury
  • Thatcham
  • Henley-on-Thames

Need To Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Saloon from £100 + charges, 6-seater from £130 + charges, 8-seater from £145 + charges. Exact price confirmed at booking.

Usually 60–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Peak periods can take longer — we always build in the right buffer.

Yes — North and South. Just tell us which one when you book.

Yes. We track your flight and wait for you. Meet & greet is available on request.

Yes. Once confirmed, your transfer price does not change because of traffic delays.

Yes — request them when booking and we will arrange the right vehicle from our fleet.

Online on the booking page, via the Abbey Cars app, by phone on 0118 945 4545, or WhatsApp.

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