The cheapest and fastest trains from Farnham to Reading
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Farnham to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Farnham to Reading will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Farnham to Reading you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Farnham to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Farnham to Reading trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:57 Farnham | 1h45 | 07:42 Reading | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:26 Farnham | 1h20 | 07:46 Reading | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:32 Farnham | 1h01 | 07:33 Reading | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:02 Farnham | 1h08 | 08:10 Reading | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:02 Farnham | 1h13 | 08:15 Reading | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Farnham to Reading
Trains from Farnham to Reading run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 53m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway from Farnham to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway trains will get you between Farnham 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: Farnham to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Farnham 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 Farnham and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 17:40 Sunday 08:10 - 18:10
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps to both platforms with gradient of up to approx 1:7. Step-free access between platforms via level crossing approximately 50m.
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1, platform 2, platform 1 car park and platform 2 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt off Station Hill (B3001) on Town side of Level Crossing
- 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.
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