The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Woolhampton
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
16 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Woolhampton will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Woolhampton on Wed, Nov 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the 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 .
On Wed, Nov 26 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus 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 bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€24 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Woolhampton
Trains from Reading to Woolhampton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
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.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 23:47 |
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.
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FAQs: Trains from Reading to Woolhampton
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Reading to Woolhampton
- 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 06:30 - 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing. 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.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Bath Rd (A4) at The Angel pub
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