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Airport Taxi Reading | Airport Transfers from Reading
Reading Taxis provides an airport taxi from Reading to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City, 24 hours a day, with flight tracking and meet-and-greet. Heathrow transfers start from £65. Choose your airport below for the route, or call 0118 430 0018 to book.
Updated: October 2026
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Reading Airport Taxi: Distances, Journey Times and Fares
Compare the main airport transfers from Reading side by side.
| Airport | Miles from Reading | Typical journey | Main route | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 27-28 | 30-50 min | M4 east to J4 | From £65 |
| Gatwick | 50-55 | 60-90 min | M4, M25 (J15 to J7), M23 to J9 | Get a quote |
| Luton | 48-52 | 60-75 min | M4, M25, M1 north to J10 | Get a quote |
| Stansted | 75-78 | 90-120 min | M4, M25 (J15 to J27), M11 north to J8 | Get a quote |
| London City | Call to confirm | Call to confirm | Call to confirm | Get a quote |
Times are for typical traffic. Motorway congestion is the main thing that changes them, so allow extra for peak departures.
Choose Your Airport
Pick your airport for the full route, journey time and booking details.
Reading to Heathrow Taxi
The shortest transfer, straight along the M4 to junction 4. Terminal 5 has direct access from that junction, and we serve Terminals 2 to 5. Fares start from £65.
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Reading to Gatwick Taxi
A long run via the M25 and M23 to the North and South Terminals. It is heavily affected by M25 congestion, so book early for morning flights.
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Reading to Luton Taxi
The route crosses two motorways, the M25 and the M1, so the journey time stretches at peak hours. A door-to-terminal taxi avoids changing trains with luggage.
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Reading to Stansted Taxi
The longest of the four, up the M25 and M11. Incidents on either motorway change the timing a lot, so allow generous time for early flights.
View route and fares →London City Airport
We also take bookings to London City Airport. We do not publish a journey time or fare for it here, so call us for a quote and we will confirm the route when you book.
Where We Pick Up in and Around Reading
Most airport transfers start in Reading town centre, and we also collect from villages and districts around it, including Tilehurst, Winnersh, Pangbourne and Tadley. If you do not see your area, call us and we will confirm.
How Airport Transfers Work
Available 24/7
Including early-morning and late-night flights.
Flight tracking
So we follow your arrival time.
Meet-and-greet
For arrivals.
Vehicles for every group
Standard cars, executive cars, MPVs and 6, 7 and 8-seater minibuses (an 8-seater takes 5 to 7 bags). See our minibus taxi Reading page for larger groups.
Airport Taxi Reading FAQs
Which airports can I get a taxi to from Reading?
Reading Taxis runs airport transfers from Reading to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, each with its own route page above, and takes London City bookings on request. We also pick up from the villages around Reading, including Tilehurst, Winnersh, Pangbourne and Tadley. For any other airport, call 0118 430 0018 and we will confirm.
How long does a taxi from Reading to the airport take?
With Reading Taxis, expect about 30 to 50 minutes to Heathrow, 60 to 90 minutes to Gatwick, 60 to 75 minutes to Luton and 90 to 120 minutes to Stansted in typical traffic. Gatwick, Luton and Stansted all depend on the M25, so build in extra time for early flights and Friday or bank holiday departures.
How much is a taxi from Reading to Heathrow?
A Reading Taxis airport transfer from Reading to Heathrow starts from £65. Gatwick, Luton and Stansted are much longer runs, so we give you a quote for those instead of printing a figure here. Call 0118 430 0018 or use the form on our Book Now page with your pick-up address, passenger numbers and luggage.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Reading Taxis tracks your flight, so a late landing does not mean a missed pick-up. Give us your flight number when you book and we follow the arrival time for you. Because waiting time depends on the journey, ask about it when you book and we will explain it before you confirm.
Do I have to pay Heathrow’s drop-off charge?
Heathrow charges £7 each time a vehicle enters a terminal drop-off area, and taxis and private hire vehicles are not exempt, according to Heathrow’s own Terminal Drop-Off Charge page. Reading Taxis can tell you when you book how this appears on your quote. Free drop-off is available at Heathrow’s Park & Ride car parks, with a free bus to the terminal.
Heathrow’s charge is set by the airport: see Heathrow’s Terminal Drop-Off Charge page for the current figure.
Book Your Airport Taxi
Call 0118 430 0018, email info@reading-taxis.co.uk or use the form on Book Now.
