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Museum of English Rural Life
A specialist museum of rural life nearby with galleries on farming, countryside craft and historic objects from English rural communities.
Take a train from Shalford to Wokingham and enjoy the approximately 29 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 22:52.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 22:52 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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A specialist museum of rural life nearby with galleries on farming, countryside craft and historic objects from English rural communities.
A local museum in Wokingham Town Hall telling the story of the town through civic artefacts, photographs and changing displays.
A modern art gallery on the University of Reading campus showing contemporary exhibitions, often with a strong focus on print and visual culture.
A major country park with lakes, trails, watersports and birdlife. It is one of the area’s best outdoor spaces for walking and family visits.
Wokingham’s central square with historic frontages, regular markets and easy access to shops, the town hall and the main heritage core.
A landscaped public park near the town centre with lawns, play areas and a peaceful setting for a short walk or picnic.
A Berkshire pork sausage seasoned with sage, traditionally made in the county and prized for its herby flavour and old regional butchery roots.
A classic British apple pie linked to Berkshire orchards, usually baked with shortcrust pastry and local apples for a comforting regional pudding.
A long-standing English ale style brewed across Berkshire pubs and breweries, known for balanced malt, gentle bitterness and cask-serving tradition.
Stylish modern Indian restaurant in Wokingham, known for polished service, flavourful curries and a smart but relaxed setting.
Contemporary Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza and classic mains in a lively, dependable town-centre setting.
Well-known steakhouse offering grilled meats and hearty sides in a polished, modern dining room near the centre.
Moderate for southern England: hotels and dining cost more than smaller UK towns, but local buses and rail links help keep day-to-day visitor costs manageable.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis often round up or add 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shalford to Wokingham 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 Wokingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Shalford to Wokingham trains use the Shalford to Wokingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Shalford and Wokingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shalford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Shalford.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shalford: Parking.
Available at Shalford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shalford: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - “Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street." Ramped access to Redhill platform. Inter platform access via stepped footbridge or highway (approx 230 metres). 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Wokingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Wokingham.
Wi-Fi is available at Wokingham.
Ticket office support is available at Wokingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wokingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Wokingham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wokingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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