Minicab from Reading to Heathrow Airport
Estimate for a saloon, one way, in the daytime, based on the road distance. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
Reading is about 28 miles from Heathrow Airport by road. The usual route runs via the A3290 and M4, and the drive takes about 35 minutes when the roads are clear.
Journeys take longer at busy times of day and when there are roadworks or closures, so plan a margin on top of that time before a flight.
We pick you up from your address in Reading (RG1) and take you to the terminal you need, with room for your luggage.
Reading to Heathrow: the journey
- From
- Reading
- Pickup postcode area
- RG1
- To
- Heathrow Airport
- Road distance
- 28 miles
- Drive time in clear traffic
- About 35 minutes
- Main roads
- A3290, M4
- Nearest National Rail station
- Reading (0.4 mi from the centre)
- Not sure which terminal? Which Heathrow terminal do I need?
- Airport drop-off charges are explained in our UK airport drop-off charges guide.
Distance, time and roads: LocationIQ driving directions (OpenStreetMap data), from the centre of Reading to the airport — the same routing our booking form uses. Place and postcode: Ordnance Survey Open Names and ONS postcode data. Station: DfT NaPTAN. Checked 18 October 2026.
Reading to Heathrow Airport minicab FAQs
How long does a minicab from Reading to Heathrow take?
About 35 minutes in clear traffic for the 28-mile drive, mostly on the A3290 and M4. At busy times it can take much longer, so allow extra time before a flight.
How much is a minicab from Reading to Heathrow?
Our estimated fare is £94 for a saloon, one way, in the daytime. A larger vehicle, a pickup between 22:00 and 06:00, or extra passengers and bags cost more. Your exact price is confirmed when you request a booking.
What is the nearest railway station to Reading?
Reading station is the nearest National Rail station, about 0.4 miles from the centre of Reading. If you're weighing up the train, check National Rail Enquiries for the journey to Heathrow Airport and any changes on the way.