- Must visit
Didcot Railway Centre
A large railway museum and heritage site with steam locomotives, workshops and rides, making it Didcot's signature visitor attraction.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Didcot
Showing times and prices for 26 Aug
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
25 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Didcot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Didcot will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Didcot every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.
9:250h11Reading9:36Didcot£101One-way0 changes- 9:220h24Reading9:46Didcot£101One-way0 changes
- 9:250h11Reading9:36Didcot£101One-way0 changes
- 9:220h24Reading9:46Didcot£101One-way0 changes
Live departures
Reading to Didcot train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Didcot trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35060 | 6:56 Reading station (RDG) | 0h11 | 7:07 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15392 | 7:01 Reading station (RDG) | 0h25 | 7:26 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14951 | 7:25 Reading station (RDG) | 0h11 | 7:36 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C48195 | 7:26 Reading station (RDG) | 0h25 | 7:51 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14933 | 7:39 Reading station (RDG) | 0h13 | 7:52 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15401 | 7:49 Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 8:13 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14990 | 7:49 Reading station (RDG) | 0h12 | 8:01 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35061 | 7:57 Reading station (RDG) | 0h12 | 8:09 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C48197 | 8:24 Reading station (RDG) | 0h26 | 8:50 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14953 | 8:25 Reading station (RDG) | 0h11 | 8:36 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34865 | 8:48 Reading station (RDG) | 0h13 | 9:01 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C48199 | 8:55 Reading station (RDG) | 0h25 | 9:20 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G15030 | 8:58 Reading station (RDG) | 0h12 | 9:10 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C48201 | 9:22 Reading station (RDG) | 0h24 | 9:46 Didcot Parkway (DID) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Didcot
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Didcot run on average 8 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 24m.
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
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Didcot trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Didcot from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
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
24m
Cheapest Price
£10
Great Western Railway frequency
9 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
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
CrossCountry frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
49m
Cheapest Price
£26
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
2 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
£46
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12m
Cheapest Price
£21
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
46 a day
Complete guide to Didcot
Things to do in Didcot
Discover the best of Didcot — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Didcot trip today.
- Recommended
Abingdon County Hall Museum
A county museum in nearby Abingdon with local archaeology, history and changing displays. A strong choice for understanding the wider area.
- Recommended
The Museum of English Rural Life
A museum in Reading devoted to the local river, wildlife and boating heritage, offering a pleasant specialist visit within easy reach of Didcot.
- Must visit
Wittenham Clumps
A hilltop grassland and woodland walk with panoramic views over the Thames valley. It is one of the area's most popular outdoor spots.
- Recommended
Little Wittenham Wood and Thames Path
A scenic Thames-side walking area with meadows, trails and wildlife. Ideal for an easy nature outing close to Didcot.
- Recommended
Wallingford Riverside and Thames Path
A waterside path and green space around the Thames in nearby Wallingford, enjoyed for easy walks, views and access to the historic town.
- Vegetarian
Oxfordshire Saffron Bun
A soft yeasted bun flavoured with dried fruit, mixed spice and saffron. Traditionally baked in Oxfordshire for feasts and celebrations.
- Vegetarian
Oxfordshire Fruit Cake
A simple county cake made with flour, butter, sugar and currants. It is a long-standing Oxfordshire tea-time bake served across the region.
- Vegetarian
Banbury Cake
A rich fruit cake associated with Banbury in Oxfordshire, filled with currants, peel and spice. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional bakes.
The Royal Bengal
Popular modern Indian restaurant in Didcot, known for polished curries, grills and attentive service in a smart but relaxed setting.
Il Gusto
Established Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and grilled dishes. Warm, traditional feel and a good choice for an unhurried meal.
Milton's Restaurant
Stylish steak and grill restaurant at Milton Hill, a short drive from Didcot. Best for a quieter meal in a country-house setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Didcot is moderate for southern England. Dining and coffee are fairly typical, while accommodation nearby can be pricier than in smaller inland towns. Local bus and rail costs can add up.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is common for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
FAQs: Reading to Didcot train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Didcot 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 Didcot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Didcot can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from Reading to Didcot covers a distance of 25 km and takes approximately 24m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Reading to Didcot is 25 km.
The first train from Reading to Didcot leaves at 0:04.
The last train from Reading to Didcot departs at 23:53.
Trains from Reading to Didcot run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Didcot.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Didcot. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To travel from Reading to Didcot, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Reading to Didcot.
The train station in Reading that goes to Didcot is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Didcot Parkway (DID).
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Didcot is by train, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Reading to Didcot 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 Didcot is relatively short, primarily passing through urban areas and the countryside of Berkshire and Oxfordshire, offering glimpses of fields and small towns rather than dramatic landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Reading to Didcot is feasible. The journey takes 24m and covers 25 km. Trains run frequently, with 6 trips per day.
A day or two in Didcot is usually sufficient to explore the local attractions, such as the Didcot Railway Centre and the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Didcot.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Didcot
Most Reading to Didcot trains use the Reading to Didcot Parkway station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Didcot train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Reading
Arrival train stations in Didcot
Which Reading station do trains to Didcot leave from?
Trains from Reading to Didcot leave from Reading. The station is from Reading city centre at Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ.
ReadingReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Bus26, 90, 87 · 2m · £2 · every ~15 min
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: 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.
TilehurstTilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Tilehurst from Reading city centre
Tilehurst is 4 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway, Reading - Didcot Parkway · 3m · £2 · every ~4 min
Bus16, 85, 88, 18, 93, 43 · 16m · £2 · every ~18 min
16, 85, 88, 18, 93, 43 · 19m · £2 · every ~18 min
Tilehurst train station facilities and services
Tilehurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tilehurst.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tilehurst.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tilehurst.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tilehurst: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tilehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilehurst: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Reading WestReading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
City-centre transport
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainReading - Basingstoke, Reading - Newbury, Reading - Bedwyn, London Paddington - Bedwyn · 2m · £0.90 · every ~6 min
Bus15, 15a, 16, 17, 91, 85, 88, 93, 43 · 4m · £2 · every ~49 min
Reading West train station facilities and services
Reading West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Didcot station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Trains from Reading to Didcot arrive at Didcot Parkway. Didcot Parkway is from Didcot city centre.
Didcot ParkwayDidcot Parkway station, Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NR+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Didcot Parkway from Didcot city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesStation forecourt.
Didcot Parkway train station facilities and services
Didcot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Didcot Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Didcot Parkway. ATMs are available at Didcot Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Didcot Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Didcot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Didcot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Didcot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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