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Nationwide Cars · Reading · Open 24/7

Reading Taxis for Local Journeys and Airport Transfers, 24 Hours a Day

Nationwide Cars runs Reading taxis around the clock: door-to-door local journeys, Reading Station and Tilehurst Station pickups, and fixed-fare transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City. Heathrow starts at £65. Every fare is confirmed before you travel.

  • 10+ yearsserving Reading
  • Nearly 5,000happy customers
  • 25,000+miles driven
  • 5.0 on Googlefrom 9 reviews, Sept 2026

Reading Taxis: Quick Answers

How much is a taxi from Reading to Heathrow?

£65 in a saloon, £85 Executive, £95 minibus. Fixed and confirmed before you travel (October 2026).

How long does it take to get to Heathrow?

Heathrow's own Reading page says about 27 miles and 30 to 45 minutes.

Are you open at night?

Yes. Nationwide Cars takes bookings and runs journeys 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

How do I book?

Online, on WhatsApp, by email, or by phone on +44 118 430 0212.

Taxi Services in Reading

Nationwide Cars is a Reading taxi company with more than ten years behind it. Whether you need a quick local journey, a station pickup, a group minibus or an early-morning airport run, you get a fixed fare confirmed before you set off.

Local Reading taxis

Nationwide Cars runs door-to-door taxis across Reading and the surrounding villages, 24 hours a day. Tell us your pickup and destination and we confirm the fare before you travel. Book by phone, WhatsApp, email or online.

Reading airport transfers

Fixed-fare transfers from Reading to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City. We follow your flight and adjust the pickup if you land early or late. See the fares below or the airport transfers page.

Reading Station and Tilehurst Station

Nationwide Cars collects from and drops off at Reading Station and Tilehurst Station. Book ahead and give us your train time so we can agree your pickup.

Executive car hire

Executive car hire for business travel and airport runs. Executive fares are in the table below, from £85 to Heathrow and £125 to Gatwick.

Minibus hire for groups

Our minibus seats 8 passengers and carries 5 to 7 bags, which suits groups and families with luggage. From £95 to Heathrow and £159 to Gatwick.

Wedding taxi and private chauffeur

Nationwide Cars also provides wedding taxis and a private chauffeur service. Call +44 118 430 0212 to talk through your date, route and numbers.

Reading Airport Taxi Fares

Nationwide Cars quotes fixed fares from Reading to all five London airports. The price you are given when you book is the price you pay. Fares below are current as of October 2026.

FromToCarPrice
ReadingHeathrow AirportSaloon£65
ReadingHeathrow AirportExecutive£85
ReadingHeathrow AirportMinibus£95
ReadingGatwick AirportSaloon£105
ReadingGatwick AirportExecutive£125
ReadingGatwick AirportMinibus£159
ReadingStansted AirportSaloon£140
ReadingStansted AirportExecutiveAsk us for pricing
ReadingStansted AirportMinibus£210
ReadingLuton AirportSaloon£95
ReadingLuton AirportExecutiveAsk us for pricing
ReadingLuton AirportMinibus£159
ReadingLondon City AirportSaloon£160
ReadingLondon City AirportExecutiveAsk us for pricing
ReadingLondon City AirportMinibusAsk us for pricing
Heathrow AirportReadingAnyAsk before booking
Gatwick AirportReadingAnyAsk before booking
Stansted AirportReadingAnyAsk before booking
Luton AirportReadingAnyAsk before booking
London City AirportReadingAnyAsk before booking

Fares are per vehicle, one way from Reading. Return journeys from the airport to Reading: ask before booking. Village pickups: the fare is confirmed on booking.

How long does each airport transfer take?

AirportTypical journey from ReadingWhere the figure comes from
Reading to HeathrowAbout 27 miles, 30 to 45 minutesHeathrow's own taxi and minicab page
Reading to GatwickAbout 1 hour 15 minutesGatwick's own taxi page
Reading to LutonAbout 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutesTypical range, depends on traffic
Reading to StanstedAbout 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursTypical range, depends on traffic
Reading to London CityAbout 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutesTypical range, depends on traffic

Flights change, so we follow yours. If you land early or late we adjust the pickup. If your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours, call us and we will rearrange your booking.

Reading Station and Tilehurst Station Taxis

Nationwide Cars collects from and drops off at Reading Station and Tilehurst Station, for arrivals, departures and everything in between.

A booked car means your journey is arranged around your train, not left to chance on the day. Give us your train time and destination when you book, and we agree your pickup and confirm the fare up front. Heading home with luggage, or off on an early train? Booking ahead is the simplest way to be sure a car is ready.

To arrange a station pickup, call +44 118 430 0212, message us on WhatsApp, email info@nationwidecars.co.uk or use the online booking form.

Why Book Reading Taxis with Nationwide Cars

10+years in business
Nearly 5,000happy customers
25,000+miles driven
5.0Google rating, 9 reviews (Sept 2026)
  • Fixed fares. We confirm your price before you travel, so the figure you are quoted is the figure you pay.
  • Checked, trained drivers. Every driver holds a valid driving licence, is CRB-checked and has been trained.
  • Open 24/7. Book at 3am for a 5am flight or at midday for a trip across town. The phone line is answered around the clock.
  • We follow your flight. If you land early or late, we adjust your airport pickup.
  • Pay your way. Cash in GBP or Euro, Visa, MasterCard, Solo, Visa Electron, PayPal, Stripe or Bitcoin.
  • Clear cancellation terms. Cancel airport journeys with at least 3 hours notice and local journeys with at least 45 minutes notice for a full refund.

Read more about Nationwide Cars or see answers to common questions on our FAQ page.

Areas We Cover Around Reading

Nationwide Cars picks up in Reading and in the villages around it. Choose your area for local details, airport fares and booking information.

Village pickup fares are confirmed on booking. If your village is not listed, call +44 118 430 0212 and we will confirm whether we can collect you.

How to Book a Taxi in Reading

Booking a Reading taxi with Nationwide Cars takes a couple of minutes.

  1. Pick how you want to book. Use the online booking form, message us on WhatsApp, email info@nationwidecars.co.uk or call +44 118 430 0212.
  2. Tell us the journey. Give your pickup address, destination, date, time, number of passengers and bags. For airports, add your flight details.
  3. Get your fixed fare. We confirm the price before you travel, so there is nothing to work out on the day.
  4. Travel and pay. Pay by cash, card, PayPal, Stripe or Bitcoin.

Reading Taxi Questions, Answered

How do I book a taxi in Reading?

You can book a taxi in Reading with Nationwide Cars online, on WhatsApp, by phone on +44 118 430 0212 or by email to info@nationwidecars.co.uk. Give us your pickup, destination, date, time and passenger numbers, and we confirm a fixed fare before you travel. Our phone line is answered 24 hours a day.

How much is a taxi in Reading?

Nationwide Cars confirms a fixed fare before every journey, so the price depends on your pickup, destination and vehicle. For airport transfers from Reading, saloon fares start at £65 to Heathrow, £105 to Gatwick, £95 to Luton, £140 to Stansted and £160 to London City, as of October 2026. Ask us for a local quote.

How much is a taxi from Reading to Heathrow Airport?

A taxi from Reading to Heathrow Airport with Nationwide Cars costs £65 in a saloon, £85 in an Executive car and £95 in the minibus, as of October 2026. The fare is fixed and confirmed before you travel. Heathrow's own Reading page puts the journey at about 27 miles and 30 to 45 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Reading to Gatwick Airport?

A taxi from Reading to Gatwick Airport with Nationwide Cars costs £105 in a saloon, £125 in an Executive car and £159 in the minibus, as of October 2026. The fare is fixed and confirmed before you travel. Gatwick's own website quotes about 1 hour 15 minutes by taxi from Reading.

Is it better to book a taxi in advance?

Yes. Booking ahead with Nationwide Cars secures your car and a fixed fare, which matters most for airport transfers, early starts and train connections. If plans change, cancel with at least 3 hours notice for airport journeys or 45 minutes for local ones and you receive a full refund.

Are there taxis at Reading Station?

Nationwide Cars collects from and drops off at Reading Station and Tilehurst Station. Book ahead and give us your train time so we can agree your pickup. Call +44 118 430 0212 or book online, and we confirm your fixed fare before you travel.

Is there a 24-hour taxi in Reading?

Yes. Nationwide Cars operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Reading and the surrounding villages, including Aldermaston, Tadley, Theale and Pangbourne. Call +44 118 430 0212 at any time, day or night, to book.

Can I pay for a Reading taxi by cash or card?

Yes, Nationwide Cars accepts both, so you can use whichever suits you. We take cash in GBP or Euro, Visa, MasterCard, Solo and Visa Electron cards, PayPal, Stripe and Bitcoin.

Do you run airport taxis from Reading to every London airport?

Yes. Nationwide Cars runs fixed-fare transfers from Reading to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City. Book ahead, tell us your flight details and your terminal, and we agree the pickup time with you. Fares are listed on this page and confirmed again when you book.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Nationwide Cars has a team that watches flight schedules and will reschedule your pickup if your flight is late. If your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours, call +44 118 430 0212 and we will make new arrangements for your booking.

Can I cancel my taxi booking?

Yes. Airport pickups and drop-offs need at least 3 hours notice, and local pickups need at least 45 minutes notice. Cancel within those windows with Nationwide Cars and you get a full refund.

Do you offer local taxis as well as airport transfers?

Yes, Nationwide Cars runs door-to-door local taxis in Reading and the surrounding villages as well as airport transfers, 24 hours a day. Local pickups can be cancelled up to 45 minutes ahead for a full refund.

Do you have a minibus for groups?

Yes, Nationwide Cars has a minibus that seats 8 passengers and carries 5 to 7 bags, which suits groups and families with luggage. Tell us your numbers when you book so we match the right vehicle.

Are your drivers licensed and checked?

Nationwide Cars drivers hold a valid driving licence, are CRB-checked and are trained. We have served Reading for 10+ years, with nearly 5,000 happy customers and more than 25,000 miles driven. Our Google rating is 5.0 from 9 reviews (September 2026).

Which areas do you cover?

Nationwide Cars covers Reading and nearby villages including Aldermaston, Arborfield, Bradfield, Burghfield Common, Caversham, Mortimer, Pangbourne, Spencers Wood, Swallowfield, Tadley, Theale, Tilehurst and Woodley. If your village is not listed, call +44 118 430 0212 and we will confirm.

What other services do you offer?

Nationwide Cars also provides Executive car hire, wedding taxis and a private chauffeur service, alongside airport transfers, door-to-door taxis and minibus hire. Call +44 118 430 0212 to talk through what you need.

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Fixed fares, checked drivers and a phone line that is answered 24 hours a day.

Find Nationwide Cars

Nationwide Cars
2 Napier Rd, Reading RG1 8FS
Phone: +44 118 430 0212
Email: info@nationwidecars.co.uk
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

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