- 57.3miles
- route distance
- 96min
- weekday morning estimate
- 20min
- road buffer
Road times are live-traffic estimates for a weekday morning; your quoted price uses your exact addresses.
01 — Door to terminal
Reading to Gatwick
Collection is available at a home in Caversham or Reading station forecourt. Junction 11, the eastern A329(M) link and the terminal approach are reviewed before collection. The road to Gatwick uses the M4 and M25.
02 — On the road
Reading, then Gatwick
A collection at an office at Green Park keeps the passenger count, declared luggage and Gatwick terminal in one plan. The chauffeur leaves Reading after checking conditions, then unloads at the recorded departures point.
03 — How the transfer runs
From chauffeur assignment to terminal handover
- Step 1Before collectionAssignment and approachFCET sends the chauffeur details and an approach message before collection.
- Step 2At departuresLuggage handoverThe chauffeur helps unload declared luggage beside departures.
04 — Arriving at Gatwick
The booked terminal shapes the final approach
The chauffeur uses the drop-off serving the terminal recorded in the booking. South Terminal drop-off is on the lower forecourt; North Terminal has a separate drop-off zone. The departure plan adds a 20-minute road buffer to about 96 minutes on the road before the airline's check-in guidance.
05 — Choose the vehicle
Match passengers and luggage together
| Features | Passengers | Luggage |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Individual or smaller party | Load checked at booking |
| Business Estate | Individual or smaller party | Additional luggage room |
| XL | Family or small group | Larger loads assessed |
| First | Individual or couple | Load checked at booking |
| SUV | Party matched at booking | Bulky items declared |
Capacity is confirmed against the complete passenger and luggage list.
06 — More airport routes
Other journeys for Reading
07 — The return
Gatwick to Reading
FCET tracks the inbound flight and adjusts the chauffeur's arrival for an early landing or delay, with no delay charge. The return includes a name-board meeting in arrivals, 15 minutes of complimentary waiting, luggage help and travel to Reading.
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