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The Museum of English Rural Life
Museum of rural life with galleries on farming, village traditions and countryside change, based on a major national collection.
Trains from Maidenhead to Earley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 20m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Museum of rural life with galleries on farming, village traditions and countryside change, based on a major national collection.
Main local museum covering Reading's history, art and archaeology, with family-friendly displays and the well-known Huntley & Palmers gallery.
University museum displaying Greek ceramics, Egyptian objects and Mediterranean archaeology in a compact academic setting.
Large public park near Earley with lakes, woodland and meadows, ideal for walks, wildlife spotting and quiet time outdoors.
Popular urban park with riverside walks, restored gardens and easy access to museums, the abbey quarter and central Reading.
Scenic Thames-side village area with historic lanes, river views and a relaxed walking atmosphere just north-east of Earley.
A hearty Berkshire sausage made with pork, herbs and seasoning. It is a traditional county speciality long associated with local butchers and pubs.
A simple southern English stew of beef, root vegetables and stock. It reflects traditional home cooking once common across Berkshire.
Roast beef with potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and gravy. A classic Sunday pub meal widely eaten in Earley and across Berkshire.
Stylish restaurant in nearby Reading specialising in South Indian dishes, dosas and seafood, with a lively contemporary feel.
Well-known Indian restaurant in Earley with a broad curry menu and a comfortable dining room suited to casual evenings out.
Established gastropub near Earley known for modern British cooking, good ales and a smart but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, while local buses and rail are manageable for most visitors.
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.
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Most Maidenhead to Earley trains use the Maidenhead to Earley station pair. Use this guide to compare Maidenhead and Earley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Maidenhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Maidenhead.
Wi-Fi is available at Maidenhead.
Ticket office support is available at Maidenhead.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maidenhead: Parking, WC.
Available at Maidenhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidenhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Earley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Earley.
Ticket office support is available at Earley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Earley: Parking, WC.
Available at Earley: Bike Parking.
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.
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