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The cheapest and fastest trains from Didcot to Reading
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
25 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Didcot to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Didcot to Reading will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Didcot for Reading on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 29 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.
03:10AM0h29
Didcot03:39AMReading
€111One-way
0 transfers
03:10AM0h29
Didcot03:39AMReading
€111One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Didcot to Reading train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:14 PM
Last updated at 10:14 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:10 AM Didcot | 0h29 | 3:39 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Didcot to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Didcot to Reading run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 00:03 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Didcot to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Didcot and Reading 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
12m
Cheapest Price
€11
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
11m
Cheapest Price
€25
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Didcot to Reading
FAQs: Travel by train from Didcot to Reading 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 Didcot to Reading.
Cheap train tickets from Didcot to Reading can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Didcot to Reading is €10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Didcot to Reading train travel time is 12 min for the 25 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Didcot to Reading leaves at 00: 03. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Didcot to Reading leaves at 23: 53.
Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Didcot to Reading with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the route from Didcot to Reading you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Reading from Didcot on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Didcot Parkway, which is located around 0.1 miles (206 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Reading, located 0.2 miles (415 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Reading from Didcot is worth doing with a journey time of 12 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Didcot to Reading is June.
Yes, you can take a train to Reading from Didcot.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Didcot to Reading
Didcot
Reading
The major train station for departures in Didcot is Didcot Parkway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Didcot Parkway for your trip from Didcot to Reading.
Didcot Parkway
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Didcot Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
The major train station for arrivals in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your journey to Reading from Didcot.
Reading
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar 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 transit options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Reading West
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost 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 transit 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.
Tilehurst
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
- 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
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Tilehurst
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
Reading Green Park
Amenities at train station
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