The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to High Wycombe
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to High Wycombe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to High Wycombe will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Reading to High Wycombe you need to make at least 2 changes.
L17185+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
L02400
G24014+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
L02406
V49415+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
C90927
L17186+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
C90924
G21942+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
C90921
V49415+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
C90927
L17186+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
C90924
L17185+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
L02400
G24014+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
L02406
G21942+
Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+
C90921Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to High Wycombe
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to High Wycombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 25 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to High Wycombe train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to High Wycombe trains for today, Saturday 24 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:00 Reading | 1h38 | 22:38 High Wycombe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 25 January | |||||
L17185+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ L02400 | On time 06:25 Reading station (RDG) | 2h20 | 08:45 High Wycombe station (HWY) | 2 changes | |
G21942+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ C90921 | On time 06:53 Reading station (RDG) | 2h22 | 09:15 High Wycombe station (HWY) | 2 changes | |
L17186+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ C90924 | On time 07:42 Reading station (RDG) | 2h09 | 09:51 High Wycombe station (HWY) | 2 changes | |
V49415+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ C90927 | On time 08:21 Reading station (RDG) | 1h54 | 10:15 High Wycombe station (HWY) | 2 changes | |
G24014+ Tube from London Paddington to London Marylebone+ L02406 | On time 08:23 Reading station (RDG) | 2h22 | 10:45 High Wycombe station (HWY) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to High Wycombe
Trains from Reading to High Wycombe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:54, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 03:54 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, first_great_western from Reading to High Wycombe trainsGreat Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and High Wycombe from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
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FAQs: Reading to High Wycombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and High Wycombe
- 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 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:40 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Main Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. There are lifts between Platforms 2 & 3. Please note that it is approximately 200 metres from the main station entrance on Platform 2 to Platform 3 (the main 'through' platform for trains towards London.)
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance, car park entrance and on Platform 2.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
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