1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Wallingford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Wallingford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 19 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Reading to Wallingford by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sun
30 Nov
30 Nov
Mon
01 Dec
01 Dec
Tue
02 Dec
02 Dec
Wed
03 Dec
03 Dec
Thu
04 Dec
04 Dec
Fri
05 Dec
05 Dec
Sat
06 Dec
06 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Wallingford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Wallingford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 17m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Reading to Wallingford trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Reading and Wallingford from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
17m
Cheapest Price
£9
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Reading to Wallingford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Wallingford 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 Wallingford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To experience Wallingford's historic charm, scenic walks, and key attractions, a visit of two to three days is ideal.
Yes, a day trip from Reading to Wallingford is feasible. The journey takes 17m and covers a distance of 19 km. There are 5 trips per day by train.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Wallingford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Wallingford is by coach, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Reading to Wallingford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Reading to Wallingford is 19 km.
The last train from Reading to Wallingford departs at 23:55.
The train journey from Reading to Wallingford covers a distance of 19 km and takes approximately 17m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train station in Reading that goes to Wallingford is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Cholsey station (CHO).
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Wallingford. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail.
There is no night train service from Reading to Wallingford.
The first train from Reading to Wallingford leaves at 7:02.
Trains from Reading to Wallingford run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Wallingford.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Wallingford.
To get from Reading to Wallingford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Reading to Wallingford offers a scenic route, featuring picturesque countryside views, charming villages, and stretches along the River Thames, providing travellers with a pleasant and visually appealing experience.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Wallingford
Reading
Wallingford
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- 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.
Most popular train connections from Reading
More options for your journey from Reading to Wallingford
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Wallingford and Reading
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
