The cheapest and fastest trains from Pangbourne to Reading
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pangbourne to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pangbourne to Reading will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Pangbourne for Reading on Fri, Jan 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest trains will take 9 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Pangbourne to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pangbourne to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€7 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Pangbourne to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Pangbourne to Reading trains for tomorrow, Friday, January 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:25 AM Pangbourne | 0h09 | 5:34 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:04 AM Pangbourne | 0h14 | 6:18 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 AM Pangbourne | 0h10 | 6:46 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Pangbourne | 0h09 | 7:13 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:31 AM Pangbourne | 0h10 | 7:41 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pangbourne to Reading
Trains from Pangbourne to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 9m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Pangbourne to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Pangbourne and Reading from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Pangbourne to Reading
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pangbourne to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Pangbourne, which is located around 0.2 miles (378 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Pangbourne to Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”- This station has step free access to the Reading bound platform however Didcot bound can only be accessed via subway and stairs
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The public phone is not accessible 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: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key; these toilets are not accessible out of staffing hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside main entrance and on platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminating at Pangbourne: Front of the station. All other buses: A329 Shooters Hill bus stops
- 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
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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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