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Quick Answers: Taxi From Reading Station
Where do I find a taxi at Reading Station?
There are taxi ranks at both Reading Station entrances, so you can walk out and join the queue. Reading Taxis suggests pre-booking if you have an early train, heavy luggage or a flight to catch, because a booked car is arranged for your arrival time instead of depending on who is waiting on the rank when you step off the train.
How do I book a taxi to or from Reading Station?
Reading Taxis takes bookings by phone on 0118 430 0018 and through the online form on our Book Now page. Give us your pick-up point, destination, train time, number of passengers and number of bags. We will confirm the vehicle and arrange the pick-up, whether you are arriving in the afternoon or leaving before dawn.
What does a taxi from Reading Station to Heathrow cost?
Reading Taxis’ Heathrow fares start from £65, and the final price depends on your terminal, vehicle size and time of travel. Airport transfers include flight tracking and meet-and-greet. Full route details are on our Reading to Heathrow taxi page, and you can call 0118 430 0018 to confirm the fare for your journey.
Taxi Service at Reading Station
Reading Taxis covers Reading Station for pick-ups and drop-offs at any hour, every day of the week. The station is Reading’s main rail gateway, and most people who need a taxi there fall into one of these groups:
Arriving by train
You have luggage and a long way still to go.
Heading to an early train
You need a pick-up before the buses start.
Connecting to an airport
Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton or Stansted.
Travelling as a group
Five or more people, or a lot of bags.
Getting home late
You are back after the last evening trains.
Whichever it is, a booked taxi means someone has your journey details before you set off.
Where to Meet Your Taxi at Reading Station
| Join a rank | Pre-book with Reading Taxis | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Taxi ranks at both station entrances | Arranged with Reading Taxis before you travel |
| Best for | A last-minute trip with little luggage | Early trains, airport connections, groups, heavy bags |
| Fare | Ask before you travel | Quoted for your journey before you travel |
| Time of day | Depends on who is waiting | Booked for your arrival time, 24/7 |
Taxi From Reading Station: Journeys and Fares
| From Reading Station to | Fare | Suitable vehicle | More detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | From £65 | Standard car, executive car or MPV | Reading to Heathrow taxi |
| Gatwick | Get a quote | Standard car, executive car or MPV | Reading to Gatwick taxi |
| Luton | Get a quote | Standard car, executive car or MPV | Reading to Luton taxi |
| Stansted | Get a quote | Standard car, executive car or MPV | Reading to Stansted taxi |
| Villages around Reading | Get a quote | Standard car, MPV | See the areas listed below |
| Groups of six to eight | Get a quote | 6, 7 or 8-seater minibus | Minibus taxi Reading |
Updated: October 2026
Airport Taxi From Reading Station
How much is a taxi from Reading Station to Heathrow?
Can I get a taxi from Reading Station to Gatwick?
What about Luton and Stansted?
Taxi to Reading Station for Your Train
Vehicles and Luggage
| Vehicle | Best for |
|---|---|
| Standard / economy car | Everyday local journeys, station runs, solo travellers and couples |
| Executive car | Business travel, meetings and airport transfers |
| MPV | Families and small groups with extra luggage |
| 6, 7 and 8-seater minibus | Larger groups; the 8-seater takes around five to seven bags |
Where We Cover Around Reading Station
Taxis from Reading Station run to the villages and towns around Reading. Tap your area for the local page:
How to Book a Taxi From Reading Station
Give your details
Pick-up point, destination, date and time, passengers and bags.
Get confirmation
We confirm your vehicle and pick-up, then you meet your driver as arranged.
Why Book Reading Taxis
Open 24/7
Bookings taken 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Right vehicle
Standard cars, executive cars, MPVs and minibuses for up to eight passengers.
Airport transfers
Flight tracking and meet-and-greet on airport journeys.
Clear fares
Heathrow fares published from £65, other journeys quoted before you travel.
Need a taxi from Reading Station?
Call 0118 430 0018 or book online and we will confirm your station pick-up, vehicle and price.
Taxi From Reading Station: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are taxi ranks at both Reading Station entrances, according to the station information published by Lumo. Reading Taxis also takes pre-booked station pick-ups 24 hours a day, which is the safer choice if you have an early train, a lot of luggage or a flight to catch. Call 0118 430 0018 to arrange a pick-up for your arrival time.
You can join a rank at one of the station entrances or pre-book with Reading Taxis before you travel. To pre-book, call 0118 430 0018 or use the online form on our Book Now page, and give your train arrival time, destination and number of passengers and bags. We then arrange a car to suit your arrival.
Booking in advance is usually better when timing matters, such as an early train, a connecting flight or a group with luggage. Reading Taxis arranges your car for a set time rather than leaving you to join a queue, and you can agree the destination and vehicle size first. For a spontaneous trip, the station ranks are still an option.
The fare depends on your destination, vehicle and time of travel, so Reading Taxis quotes each journey individually instead of publishing a generic station price. The one published figure is for Heathrow, where fares start from £65. For any other destination, call 0118 430 0018 or use the Book Now page with your drop-off address and we will confirm the price.
Reading Taxis’ Heathrow fares start from £65, and the final price depends on your terminal, vehicle size and time of travel. Heathrow transfers include flight tracking and meet-and-greet, and you can read the route details on our Reading to Heathrow taxi page. Call 0118 430 0018 to confirm the exact fare for your journey.
Yes, Reading Taxis runs 24 hours a day, so early-morning transfers to Reading Station can be booked at any time. Tell us your train departure time and pick-up address when you book, and we will plan the pick-up around it. Allow extra time if you have luggage or are travelling when the roads are busy.
Give Reading Taxis your train arrival time when you book so the pick-up lines up with your journey. If your train is running late, call 0118 430 0018 as soon as you know and tell us. Flight tracking applies to airport transfers, so for rail journeys it helps to keep us informed yourself.
Yes, Reading Taxis runs airport transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, and you can start your journey from Reading Station if you arrive by train. Each airport has its own page with route details. Call 0118 430 0018 with your flight time and number of bags so we can choose the right vehicle for you.
Reading Taxis runs standard and economy cars, executive cars, MPVs and 6, 7 and 8-seater minibuses. An 8-seater minibus takes five to seven bags, so tell us your passenger and luggage numbers when you book and we will match the vehicle. Larger groups can find more detail on our Minibus Taxi Reading page.
Book Your Taxi From Reading Station
Call Reading Taxis on 0118 430 0018, email info@reading-taxis.co.uk, or book online and we will take it from there.
See also About Us and Contact Us. Updated: October 2026
