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Compare train for Reading to Burnham-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 143 km
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£47 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 14:36. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 10m.
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 £18
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 06:27 |
Last train 14:36 |
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 £18
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Reading and Burnham-on-Sea from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
£47
Great Western Rail frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Reading to Burnham-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea 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 Burnham-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea is 143 km.
A visit of two to three days in Burnham-on-Sea is ideal to explore its main attractions, such as the sandy beach, the iconic low lighthouse, and nearby nature reserves.
A day trip from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea is not feasible, as the journey takes 2h 10m and trains run 14 times per day over a distance of 143 km.
The train journey from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea covers a distance of 143 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 14 per day.
Booking trains from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea offers a scenic experience, passing through picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages, particularly as the route approaches the Somerset levels and the coastline.
The first train from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea leaves at 6:27.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £47, while the average price tends to be around £47.
The last train from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea departs at 14:36.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea is by coach, costing approximately £18.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Burnham-on-Sea. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail.
The train station in Reading that goes to Burnham-on-Sea is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Weston-Super-Mare (WSM).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea.
Trains from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea run approximately 14 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea.
There is no night train service from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea.
To travel from Reading to Burnham-on-Sea, you can take a .
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Burnham-on-Sea
Reading
Burnham-on-Sea
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
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