Airport Transfer Reading <> Heathrow

Door-to-door convenience
Enjoy a smooth journey in a premium car with direct pick-up and drop-off. Skip queues, transfers, and the hassle of multiple transfers.
Your schedule, your pace
Depart when it suits you: no need to work around train, flight, or rental car times. Plus, free cancellation up until 1 hour before your ride.
Stay productive or relax
With Wi-Fi available in most cars, you can catch up on work, stream your favorite shows, or unwind in comfort while our chauffeur takes care of the road.

Direct transfers to Reading
Transfers between Heathrow and Reading are straightforward with a premium taxi alternative from Blacklane. Meet your local, professional chauffeur directly in the Heathrow Arrivals hall and drive straight from the airport to your accommodation in Reading. This quiet English town on a tributary of the River Thames has direct links to London Waterloo and London Paddington. It’s also an access point to lots of other locations such as Oxford, Exeter and Cheltenham. This makes Reading a great location for business trips with appointments all over England. Furthermore, Reading has a direct train to London Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Terminal 5, but travellers will benefit from Blacklane’s premium door-to-door service which cuts up to 30 minutes off your journey. An airport transfer from Heathrow to Reading means you won’t have to contend with overcrowding, train strikes, or delays—just a direct, comfortable and premium chauffeured service from the airport to your hotel or stay in Reading.
Stress‑free from start to finish
Skip airports, train stations, and rental car counters. With our long-distance chauffeur service, there are no crowds, queues, or transfers: just a private journey from one city to the next. Travel in a top‑class vehicle driven by a professional chauffeur, knowing that every ride is carbon‑neutral through verified offset programs. Wherever you’re headed, you’ll enjoy comfort and peace of mind - arriving refreshed, on time, and ready for whatever’s next.


Taxi alternative to Reading
Reading is one of England’s most well-connected commuter towns, but it has a number of other reasons to visit. The famous Reading Festival is held every year in August, and at the opposite end of the year there's a Winter Wonderland that rivals London’s. The walkable high street and scenic Thames Path and also worth exploring between appointments. Day trips to Oxford and London are also convenient when you stay here. As well as being an ideal alternative to a Reading taxi, Blacklane also runs a number of other routes from Heathrow to locations nearby, such as:
- Between Heathrow and Oxford
- Between Heathrow and Cheltenham
- Between Heathrow and Basingstoke
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Heathrow to Reading?
How do I get from Heathrow to Reading?
The quickest way to travel from Heathrow to Reading is with an airport transfer which takes 40 minutes. The newly opened Elizabeth line also runs between Heathrow and Reading, but travellers will need to change at Hayes & Harlington. This journey takes 45 minutes. There is also a direct train that runs from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading Central. This journey takes around 1 hour.
How much is a taxi from Reading to Heathrow?
How much is a taxi from Reading to Heathrow?
A taxi between Reading and Heathrow can cost between £45 and £80. Booking a Blacklane means you won’t have to worry about hidden charges or airport fees. Everything is included in the final price, and we offer a complimentary waiting time at the airport upon arrival.
How far from Heathrow to Reading?
How far from Heathrow to Reading?
London Heathrow is approximately 27.5 miles (44.2 kilometres) from Reading.
