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Wallingford Museum
Local museum in nearby Wallingford with displays on the town, the Thames, local trades, and writer Agatha Christie.
Cheapest price on 29 Oct
£24
Average ticket price on 29 Oct
£24
Fastest journey on 29 Oct
1 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 29 Oct
1 h 1 m
Trains on 29 Oct
1
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cholsey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cholsey will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Thu 29 Oct, we found 1 trains from London to Cholsey, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.


Trains from London to Cholsey run on average 12 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 39m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Best time to book 3 days |
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The table below shows live departures for London to Cholsey trains for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15401 | On time 7:08 London Paddington (PAD) | 0h57 | 8:05 Cholsey station (CHO) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14933 · G15401 | On time 7:12 London Paddington (PAD) | 0h53 | 8:05 Cholsey station (CHO) | 1 change | |
C48197 | On time 7:38 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h03 | 8:41 Cholsey station (CHO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y15414 · C48197 | On time 7:50 London Paddington (PAD) | 0h51 | 8:41 Cholsey station (CHO) | 1 change | |
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Local museum in nearby Wallingford with displays on the town, the Thames, local trades, and writer Agatha Christie.
Museum and art gallery in Didcot exploring the region's railway heritage, steam engines, and hands-on family exhibits.
Country house museum west of Cholsey with period rooms, archaeological collections, and galleries on local history and design.
Wide riverside meadow by the Thames, popular for peaceful walks, boating views, and links to Wallingford's historic centre.
Scenic Thames-side path near Cholsey offering tranquil walks, wildlife, and classic views across the river and open countryside.
Large nature reserve and hill near Cholsey with easy trails, chalk grassland, and broad views over the Thames Valley.
A creamy blue cheese from Oxfordshire, often served on oatcakes. It is a well-known regional cheese with a long local farming tradition.
Pressed apple juice fermented into dry cider, long associated with orchard counties around the Thames Valley and commonly enjoyed in local pubs.
Sausages made with pork and herbs, commonly linked to Oxfordshire. A classic pub and breakfast item found across the county.
Friendly café and restaurant at The Great Barn with light lunches, cakes and coffee, popular for a casual stop in a heritage setting.
Traditional village pub in Cholsey serving British pub classics, Sunday roasts and local drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Well-known riverside brasserie in nearby Goring-on-Thames, serving modern British dishes and seafood in an elegant but relaxed room.
Moderate for southern England. Rooms and rail fares can add up, but pub meals, coffee and local buses are usually similar to nearby market towns.
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Most London to Cholsey trains use the London Paddington to Cholsey station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Cholsey train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cholsey has practical services for this route, including Dining, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Cholsey.
Available at Cholsey: WC.
Available at Cholsey: Bike Parking.
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