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Compare train for Reading to Farncombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Farncombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (50m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Farncombe
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Trains from Reading to Farncombe run on average 4 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 55m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 0:32 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Farncombe trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Farncombe from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Reading to Farncombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Farncombe 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 Farncombe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Farncombe
Most Reading to Farncombe trains use the Reading to Farncombe station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Farncombe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Farncombe leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
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.
Which Farncombe station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to Farncombe from Farncombe city centre
Farncombe train station facilities and services
Farncombe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Farncombe.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Farncombe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Farncombe.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Farncombe: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Farncombe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Farncombe: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth) is via steps or ramp (1:13, 6m). Transfer between platforms is either via stepped footbridge or via full barrier level crossing on Farncombe St. (total distance via road = 375m) Road footway is very narrow in places, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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