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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to West Drayton
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
35 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to West Drayton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to West Drayton will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Reading for West Drayton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:290h30
Reading10:59West Drayton
£121One-way
0 changes
13:590h32
Reading14:31West Drayton
£181One-way
0 changes
07:450h32
Reading08:17West Drayton
£211One-way
0 changes
06:140h31
Reading06:45West Drayton
£211One-way
0 changes
10:290h30
Reading10:59West Drayton
£121One-way
0 changes
06:140h31
Reading06:45West Drayton
£211One-way
0 changes
13:590h32
Reading14:31West Drayton
£181One-way
0 changes
07:450h32
Reading08:17West Drayton
£211One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to West Drayton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to West Drayton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 35 km
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Reading to West Drayton train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:05
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:14 Reading | 0h31 | 06:45 West Drayton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:45 Reading | 0h32 | 08:17 West Drayton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:29 Reading | 0h30 | 12:59 West Drayton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:59 Reading | 0h32 | 14:31 West Drayton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to West Drayton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to West Drayton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
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 £11
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:41 |
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 £11
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Reading to West Drayton trainsTfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and West Drayton from £11. 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
25m
Cheapest Price
£12
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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
Tfl Rail
About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
£12
Tfl Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Elizabeth Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
27m
Cheapest Price
£14
Elizabeth Line frequency
37 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
27m
Cheapest Price
£25
first_great_western frequency
13 a day
FAQs: Reading to West Drayton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to West Drayton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to West Drayton.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and West Drayton. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line.
The train distance from Reading to West Drayton is 35 km.
To get from Reading to West Drayton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Reading to West Drayton covers a distance of 35 km and takes approximately 25m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Reading to West Drayton leaves at 0:07.
The last train from Reading to West Drayton departs at 23:41.
Trains from Reading to West Drayton run approximately 5 times per day.
Booking trains from Reading to West Drayton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
There is no night train service from Reading to West Drayton.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to West Drayton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to West Drayton is by coach, costing approximately £11.
The train station in Reading that goes to West Drayton is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at West Drayton station (WDT).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to West Drayton.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to West Drayton.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and West Drayton
Reading
West Drayton
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to West Drayton.
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.
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityThe major train station for arrivals in West Drayton is West Drayton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at West Drayton for your journey to West Drayton from Reading.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:30
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step free access to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. There is no step free access to platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the ticket hall on Station Approach.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Temporary toilet facilities are based at the Warwick Road entrance to the station. These toilets are open from 05:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3.
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for West Drayton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
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