The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Abingdon
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Abingdon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Abingdon will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Abingdon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 40 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Abingdon
Trains from Reading to Abingdon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 23m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Reading to Abingdon trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Reading and Abingdon from £11. 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 Abingdon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Abingdon 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 Abingdon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Abingdon
- 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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