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Reading
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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FAQ: Travel from Reading station (RDG)
Everything you need to know about Reading station (RDG): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Staff help is available at Reading station to assist passengers with reduced mobility.
The main attractions near Reading Station include the historic Reading Abbey Ruins, the picturesque Thames Path for a scenic walk, and the Oracle Shopping Centre for a diverse shopping experience.
Yes, car rental services are available at Reading station, including options such as 1st Reading Van Hire and Rabbit Vehicle Hire.
Reading station is approximately 0.268 kilometers from the city center.
From Reading station, you can reach the city center using rail services; the location for rail replacement services is at the North side of the station. Currently, no taxi services are listed.
For Reading Station, it is advisable to arrive at least 20–30 minutes before departure to have ample time for ticket collection and boarding, considering the station's size and the number of passengers.
Reading station is located at Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, with the postcode RG1 1LZ.
The Reading station offers parking facilities with a Multi Storey Car Park available.
The train fare from Reading station to Heathrow Airport typically starts at around £20. Prices may vary based on booking time and ticket types.
Reading station offers rail replacement services at the North side of the station, facilitating travel when regular rail services are disrupted.
Yes, it is generally safe to travel early morning or late evening at Reading station. The station is equipped with proper lighting and CCTV surveillance to ensure passenger safety at all times.
Security measures and ticket checks are typically in place at Reading Station to ensure passenger safety and compliance with travel regulations.
Toilets at Reading Station are located on the station platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building.
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