The cheapest and fastest trains from Burnham to Reading
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burnham to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burnham to Reading will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Burnham for Reading every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.






Live departures
Burnham to Reading train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:51 Burnham | 0h20 | 05:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:51 Burnham | 0h20 | 16:11 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:45 Burnham | 0h19 | 18:04 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:20 Burnham | 0h20 | 19:40 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burnham to Reading
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail from Burnham to Reading trainsTfl Rail trains will get you between Burnham and Reading from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burnham to Reading train

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Important Stations and Airports in Burnham and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:15 Saturday 08:15 - 14:45 Sunday 08:15 - 15:45
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located to the left of the stations entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist during ticket office hours.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 2 Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet on platform 1&2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet are located on platform 1&2. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Services go from the Bus Stop on Burnham Lane outside the station.
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
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