Reading to Woolhampton train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Woolhampton

Showing times and prices for 26 Nov

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

14 m

Average duration

14 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Woolhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading to Woolhampton will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Woolhampton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .

The slowest trains will take 14 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.

Great Western Rail
04:190h14
Reading
04:33Woolhampton
£101One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
05:390h14
Reading
05:53Woolhampton
£101One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Reading to Woolhampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Woolhampton 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 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 16 km

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Coach

£22

Average Price

£3

Average Price

Cheapest

43m

Average total duration

Fastest

13m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 17m

Average total duration

47m

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30m

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Live departures

Reading to Woolhampton train times

The table below shows live departures for Reading to Woolhampton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 04:19
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western04:19 Reading
0h14
04:33 Woolhampton0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Reading to Woolhampton

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Trains from Reading to Woolhampton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 14m.

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
16 km
Average train duration
13m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
2
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
14m
First train
00:17
Last train
23:47
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, first_great_western from Reading to Woolhampton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Woolhampton 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
13m
Cheapest Price
£8
Great Western Rail frequency
2 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

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14m
Cheapest Price
£17
first_great_western frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Reading to Woolhampton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Woolhampton 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 Woolhampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
To fully enjoy the quaint charm and local attractions of Woolhampton, plan for a stay of one to two days.
Yes, a day trip from Reading to Woolhampton is feasible. The journey takes 14m and covers 16 km. Trains run 2 times per day.
The train distance from Reading to Woolhampton is 16 km.
Booking trains from Reading to Woolhampton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Reading to Woolhampton offers pleasant views of the English countryside, featuring green fields and glimpses of the River Kennet, making it a scenic experience.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Woolhampton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £22.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Woolhampton is by coach, costing approximately £3.
The train journey from Reading to Woolhampton covers a distance of 16 km and takes approximately 14m. Trains run 2 per day.
The first train from Reading to Woolhampton leaves at 0:17.
The train station in Reading that goes to Woolhampton is Reading West (RDW), and it arrives at Midgham (MDG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Woolhampton.
The last train from Reading to Woolhampton departs at 23:47.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Woolhampton.
Trains from Reading to Woolhampton run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Woolhampton. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
There is no night train service from Reading to Woolhampton.
To get from Reading to Woolhampton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Woolhampton

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Woolhampton
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 Woolhampton.
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
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
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
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.

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