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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chippenham to Reading
Showing times and prices for 31 May
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
80 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chippenham to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chippenham to Reading will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Fast trains
Of the 19 trains that leave Chippenham for Reading every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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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8:100h44Chippenham8:54Reading£551One-way0 changes- 9:260h43Chippenham10:09Reading£551One-way0 changes
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- 11:260h43Chippenham12:09Reading£551One-way0 changes
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- 14:550h39Chippenham15:34Reading£551One-way0 changes
- 9:260h43Chippenham10:09Reading£551One-way0 changes
- 10:270h43Chippenham11:10Reading£551One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Chippenham to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chippenham to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 80 km
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£56 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Chippenham to Reading by coach or train
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Why should you book Chippenham to Reading trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Chippenham to Reading.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Chippenham to Reading.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Chippenham to Reading.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Chippenham to Reading.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Chippenham to Reading.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chippenham to Reading
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Trains from Chippenham to Reading run on average 3 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 39m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Chippenham to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Chippenham and Reading from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
41m
Cheapest Price
£20
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39m
Cheapest Price
£55
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Chippenham to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chippenham 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Chippenham to Reading can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £55, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The train journey from Chippenham to Reading covers a distance of 80 km and takes approximately 39m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Chippenham to Reading is 80 km.
The first train from Chippenham to Reading leaves at 0:04.
The last train from Chippenham to Reading departs at 23:37.
Trains from Chippenham to Reading run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Chippenham to Reading.
Yes, there is a direct train between Chippenham and Reading. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Chippenham to Reading, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Chippenham to Reading.
The train station in Chippenham that goes to Reading is Chippenham station (CPM), and it arrives at Reading station (RDG).
The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Reading is by coach, costing approximately £26.
Booking trains from Chippenham to Reading in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Chippenham to Reading offers a mix of scenic countryside views, especially through the rolling hills and fields of Wiltshire and Berkshire. While not the most dramatic of landscapes, it provides a pleasant and green backdrop typical of rural England.
Yes, a day trip from Chippenham to Reading is feasible. The journey takes 39m and covers 80 km. Trains run 3 times per day.
To fully explore Reading's attractions, two to three days are ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Chippenham to Reading.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chippenham and Reading
Chippenham
Reading
The major train station for departures in Chippenham is Chippenham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chippenham for your trip from Chippenham to Reading.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 05:50 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A station – This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform. Step free access available to both platforms via lifts from the main station entrance and disused platform. Station is accessible if arriving at the station main entrance and not from the north.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Disused platform and north car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Chippenham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Short stay car park - terminating & starting services. Bus Stops in Bus Turning Area - through services.
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Chippenham.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rentalinformation
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
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Tilehurst
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- 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.
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