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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Abbey Wood
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
75 km
Cheap tickets
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 £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Fast trains
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 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
03:351h45
Reading05:20Abbey Wood
£401One-way
0 changes
07:181h11
Reading08:29Abbey Wood
£401One-way
0 changes
04:101h31
Reading05:41Abbey Wood
£411One-way
0 changes
07:181h11
Reading08:29Abbey Wood
£401One-way
0 changes
04:101h31
Reading05:41Abbey Wood
£411One-way
0 changes
03:351h45
Reading05:20Abbey Wood
£401One-way
0 changes
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 |
|---|---|
£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* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Abbey Wood train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:44
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:54 Reading | 2h22 | 05:16 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:10 Reading | 1h31 | 05:41 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
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 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
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.
Tfl Rail
About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 11m
Cheapest Price
£36
Tfl Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area
Elizabeth Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
£30
Elizabeth Line frequency
20 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
£50
first_great_western frequency
24 a day
FAQs: Reading to Abbey Wood train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Abbey Wood easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Abbey Wood.
The train distance from Reading to Abbey Wood is 75 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Abbey Wood. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Tfl Rail, Elizabeth Line.
The train journey from Reading to Abbey Wood covers a distance of 75 km and takes approximately 1h 11m. Trains run 6 per day.
Booking trains from Reading to Abbey Wood in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Abbey Wood can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £38.
To get from Reading to Abbey Wood, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Reading to Abbey Wood leaves at 2:24.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Abbey Wood is by coach, costing approximately £10.
The last train from Reading to Abbey Wood departs at 23:58.
Trains from Reading to Abbey Wood run approximately 6 times per day.
The train station in Reading that goes to Abbey Wood is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Abbey Wood Station (ABW).
There is no night train service from Reading to Abbey Wood.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Abbey Wood.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Abbey Wood.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Abbey Wood
Reading
Abbey Wood
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Abbey Wood.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Abbey Wood is Abbey Wood Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Abbey Wood Station for your journey to Abbey Wood from Reading.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Abbey Wood Station
- 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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