The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Egham
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Egham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Egham will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Egham 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 29 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 43 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 Egham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Egham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 29 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Egham train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Egham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:39 Reading | 0h43 | 05:22 Egham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Egham
Trains from Reading to Egham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 33m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Reading to Egham trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Reading and Egham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Reading to Egham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Egham 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 Egham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Egham
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:55 Saturday 06:15 - 19:55 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading) via separate entrance and short ramp at approx gradient of 1:20. Step-free access between platforms via street and level crossing with full barriers approximately 50m. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located in the booking hall.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Toilet facilities are in the booking hall and are only available when the station is staffed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From Staines: Bus Stop in Church Road opposite Waitrose. From Virginia Water: Bus Stop in Church Road outside the Travelodge.
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