The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashtead to Reading
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashtead to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashtead to Reading will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ashtead for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashtead to Reading
Take a train from Ashtead to Reading and enjoy the approximately 49 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 23:43.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 02:24 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Ashtead to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Ashtead and Reading. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ashtead to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashtead to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ashtead and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:00 Saturday 07:50 - 14:25 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to platforms. Interchange between platforms via level crossing. Step free access to coffee stall on platform 1 - limited times only. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting room located on Platforms 2/3 which has step-free access
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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