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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Abbey Wood
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Abbey Wood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Abbey Wood will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 3 trains that leave Reading for Abbey Wood every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Abbey Wood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Abbey Wood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 75 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Abbey Wood train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Abbey Wood trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:23 Reading | 1h51 | 07:14 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:53 Reading | 2h36 | 08:29 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:53 Reading | 1h23 | 08:16 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Abbey Wood
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Abbey Wood run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 02:24 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Reading to Abbey Wood trainsTfl Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Abbey Wood from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Abbey Wood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Abbey Wood
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- 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
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Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: On the paid side of the barrier within the stations ticket hall. Separate baby change facilities are also available within the ticket hall on the paid side of the barrier.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilet is located on the paid side of the barrier in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Dartford - Bus stop B (outside of the station) Towards Plumstead - Bus stop A (outside of the station)
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