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Overview: Train from Didcot to Earley
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Didcot to Earley run on average 1 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 30m.
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
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 0:36 |
Last train 19:56 |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Didcot to Earley trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Didcot to Earley.
The cost of a train ticket from Didcot to Earley can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train from Didcot to Earley takes 30m and runs once a day.
The train distance from Didcot to Earley is 29 km.
The first train from Didcot to Earley leaves at 0:36.
The last train from Didcot to Earley departs at 19:56.
Trains from Didcot to Earley run approximately 1 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Didcot to Earley.
Why should you book Didcot to Earley trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway operates all trains services from Didcot to Earley.
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Train companies: Great Western Railway from Didcot to Earley trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Didcot and Earley from £12. 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 Great Western Railway Duration
30m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£12
Great Western Railway frequency
1 a day
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
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Didcot and Earley
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Didcot to Earley.
Yes, there is a night train from Didcot to Earley.
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Things to do in Earley
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Reading Museum
Main local museum covering Reading's history, art and archaeology, with family-friendly displays and the well-known Huntley & Palmers gallery.
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Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
University museum displaying Greek ceramics, Egyptian objects and Mediterranean archaeology in a compact academic setting.
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Dinton Pastures Country Park
Large public park near Earley with lakes, woodland and meadows, ideal for walks, wildlife spotting and quiet time outdoors.
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Forbury Gardens
Popular urban park with riverside walks, restored gardens and easy access to museums, the abbey quarter and central Reading.
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Sonning-on-Thames
Scenic Thames-side village area with historic lanes, river views and a relaxed walking atmosphere just north-east of Earley.
Berkshire Pork Sausage
A hearty Berkshire sausage made with pork, herbs and seasoning. It is a traditional county speciality long associated with local butchers and pubs.
- Gluten-free
Beef Stew
A simple southern English stew of beef, root vegetables and stock. It reflects traditional home cooking once common across Berkshire.
Sunday Roast
Roast beef with potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and gravy. A classic Sunday pub meal widely eaten in Earley and across Berkshire.
Kerala Canteen
Stylish restaurant in nearby Reading specialising in South Indian dishes, dosas and seafood, with a lively contemporary feel.
Rajmoni
Well-known Indian restaurant in Earley with a broad curry menu and a comfortable dining room suited to casual evenings out.
The Bell and Bottle
Established gastropub near Earley known for modern British cooking, good ales and a smart but welcoming atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, while local buses and rail are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Reading Buses
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £5.40
To the city centre
Reading railway station -> Reading town centre
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Reading Buses accepts contactless payment on board, including bank cards and mobile wallets. Tap on and tap off for automatic daily capping within the simplyReading zone.
- For Earley to central Reading, the train to Reading railway station is usually quickest. From the station, most town-centre destinations are walkable in about 12 min.
FAQs: Didcot to Earley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didcot to Earley 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 Earley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Didcot to Earley in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Didcot to Earley.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Didcot and Earley
Most Didcot to Earley trains use the Didcot Parkway to Earley station pair. Use this guide to compare Didcot and Earley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Didcot
Arrival train stations in Earley
Which Didcot station do trains to Earley leave from?
Trains from Didcot to Earley leave from Didcot Parkway. The station is from Didcot city centre at Didcot Parkway station, Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR.
Didcot ParkwayDidcot Parkway station, Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Didcot Parkway from Didcot city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesStation forecourt.
Didcot Parkway train station facilities and services
Didcot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Didcot Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Didcot Parkway. ATMs are available at Didcot Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Didcot Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Didcot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Didcot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Didcot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not 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: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Earley station do trains from Didcot arrive at?
Trains from Didcot to Earley arrive at Earley. Earley is from Earley city centre.
EarleyEarley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
City-centre transport
Getting to Earley from Earley city centre
Bus4, 4a · 1m · £2 · every ~13 min
Earley train station facilities and services
Earley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Earley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Earley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Earley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Earley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Earley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards London). Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Reading), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Train stations for Didcot to Earley
Check train stations information for Didcot and Earley, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Didcot that goes to Earley is Didcot Parkway, and it arrives at Earley.
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