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Trowbridge Museum
Town museum inside a former mill, covering Trowbridge’s textile past with machinery, local history displays and family-friendly exhibits.
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Trains from Reading to Trowbridge run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Town museum inside a former mill, covering Trowbridge’s textile past with machinery, local history displays and family-friendly exhibits.
Independent museum near Holt with working and static examples of classic cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia.
Museum in Devizes with collections on Wiltshire archaeology, natural history and local heritage, good for a wider view beyond Trowbridge.
Main green space near the centre, with mature trees, riverside walks, play areas and open lawns for a relaxed break from shopping streets.
Popular greenway and canal-side route nearby, ideal for walking and cycling with open countryside views and a peaceful local atmosphere.
Waterside path following the River Biss through town, offering an easy walk with greenery, wildlife and changing views of historic buildings.
A soft cow’s milk cheese from nearby North Wessex, long made in Wiltshire and often served on local cheeseboards or in pub lunches.
A pressed, mildly tangy cow’s milk cheese from nearby Corsham in Wiltshire, closely tied to the county’s dairy tradition.
A traditional Wiltshire ham cured with molasses or treacle, giving a sweet-salty flavour. Common in pubs, sandwiches, and Sunday spreads.
Popular Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, mezze, and a lively but relaxed setting in central Trowbridge.
Well-regarded Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes, and classic favourites in a polished town-centre dining room.
Traditional pub venue with ales, hearty British mains, and a casual atmosphere suited to lunch or an easy evening meal.
Moderate for the UK. Trowbridge is usually cheaper than London, with lower hotel, dining and local travel costs, though prices are similar to other market towns in southern England.
Service is often included only in higher-end restaurants; otherwise 10% is usual for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Reading to Trowbridge trains use the Reading to Trowbridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Trowbridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Reading.
ATMs are available at Reading.
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Reading Green Park is 3 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Reading Green Park has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading Green Park.
Reading West is 1 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Reading West.
Ticket office support is available at Reading West.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reading West: Parking.
Available at Reading West: Bike Parking.
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.
Trowbridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Trowbridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Trowbridge.
Ticket office support is available at Trowbridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trowbridge: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trowbridge: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trowbridge: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station. This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be approached via adjacent roads to access step free however the Westbury bound platform can only be accessed on the station via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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