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Regus Winnersh Triangle Building 220 Wharfedale Road WokinghamHow long does it take to get to Heathrow from Reading?
It takes about 40 to 60 minutes to get from central Reading to Heathrow, depending on the time of day and the terminal you are heading to.
The most frustrating part can be getting out of Reading itself as traffic lights and junctions slow your trip. However, once you are on the M4 it should be relatively quick.
The junction between the M4 and M25 (junction 4B / 15) is notorious for heavy traffic build-up. Fortunately, the distance from that junction to the Terminal 5 junction (14) is quite short.
How long does it take to go from Reading to Heathrow Terminal 5?
The closest terminal is Terminal 5. During the day on a weekday it takes an average of 40-50 minutes to reach the Departures drop-off from the centre of Reading.
If you are starting from the east of Reading the journey might be slightly quicker. If you’re starting from the west of Reading then the journey might be slightly longer.
At the weekend the journey time can be slightly faster. However, if there are roadworks on the M4 (there are always roadworks on the M4), you might need to allow a bit more time.
If you leave early morning, before 7am, the journey might take just 30 minutes.
How long does it take to go from Reading to Heathrow Terminal 4?
It takes between 45 and 55 minutes to get to Heathrow Terminal 4 from the centre of Reading.
Heathrow Terminal 4 is 30 miles away and is reached via the M4 and M25. Both motorways can have heavy traffic at certain times of day, so allow for up to an hour to reach the Departures drop-off.
When traffic is quieter such as early mornings before 7am and weekends the journey might take as little as 40 minutes.
How long does it take to go from Reading to Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3?
It takes about 40 to 45 minutes to reach Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 from Reading.
It’s about 28 miles along the M4, making it easy to get to. When traffic is quieter on early mornings and weekends it might be even faster as you spend 15 minutes just getting out of Reading.
If you are travelling from Reading to Terminal 2 & 3 during the day, check for roadworks along the M4, particularly at the weekend as this can impact the travel time.