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Travel Information
Compare train for Reading to Overton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Overton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 31 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (32m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £7 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 Overton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Overton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 39m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:44 |
Last train 23:34 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Overton trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Overton from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Overton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Overton 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 Overton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Overton
Most Reading to Overton trains use the Reading West to Overton station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Overton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Overton leave from?
Getting to Reading West from Reading city centre
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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 Overton station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to Overton from Overton city centre
Overton is 1 km from Overton city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Overton train station facilities and services
Overton has practical services for this route, including Parking and Accessibility.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Overton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Overton.
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