Reading Train Station
Reading Train Station
Address
Reading StationStation Hill
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1LZ Get directions in Google Maps
Station overview
Ticket office
Baby changing facilities
Ticket machine
Waiting room
Wheelchairs
Wi-Fi
Toilets
Post box
| Facility | Information |
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| Ticket office opening hours |
Monday to Friday: 06:15 to 22:00
Saturday: 06:15 to 22:00
Sunday: 07:15 to 22:00
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 |
| Self service ticket machines |
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| Collection of pre-purchased tickets |
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| Get Oyster card here |
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| Top up Oyster pay as you go here |
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| Use Oyster pay as you go here |
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| Service | Information |
|---|---|
| British Transport Police | 0800 40 50 40 |
| CCTV |
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| Rail Replacement Service |
At the North side of the station |
| Information Systems |
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| Service | Information |
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| Reading Station customer services |
Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day) |
| Left luggage |
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| Left luggage contact details | |
| Lost property |
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| Lost property contact details |
URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ Telephone: 03457 000 125 |
| Facility | Information |
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| Lounge |
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| Lounge opening hours |
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| Facility | Information |
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| Seating area |
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| Waiting rooms |
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| Trolleys |
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| Refreshment facilities |
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| Toilets |
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| Baby changing |
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| Pay phone |
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| Public Wi-Fi |
Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station. |
| Post box |
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| Tourist information office |
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| Cashpoint |
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| Bureau de change |
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| Shops |
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| Showers |
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| Facility | Information |
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| Helpline information |
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
| Helpline contact details |
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator. |
| Customer help points |
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| Staff help |
Staff assistance is available; please request assistance from any member of staff if you have not booked assistance in advance. |
| Staff help opening times | Monday to Friday:24 Hours a Day Saturday:24 Hours a Day Sunday:24 Hours a Day |
| Accessible ticket machines |
Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park. |
| Accessible ticket office counter |
Low-level accessible counter are located at the ticket office. All counters have hearing loop fitted. |
| Induction loop |
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| Ramp for train access |
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| Accessible taxis |
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| Accessible public pay phones |
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| National key toilets |
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| Step free access coverage |
Whole Station
platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free. |
| Impaired mobility set down |
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| Disabled parking |
Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance by the Rail air link lounge. Assisted travel meeting point - Customer Help desk main concourse. Please notify a member of staff. |
| Wheelchairs |
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| Ticket gates |
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| Contact details | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
| Multi Storey Car Park | |
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| Operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited |
| Spaces | 1387 |
| Opening times |
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| Contact details | 0345 165 2030 https://www.apcoa.co.uk |
| Bus services available |
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| Bus services information |
Buses can be found on near by streets. Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here. Not all buses are accessible |
| Cycle storage available |
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| Storage type | Stands |
| Spaces | 344 |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| Storage location | Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park. |
| Transport | Information |
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| Taxi rank available |
Taxi ranks are situated at both station entrances. Accessible taxis are available, please approach a member of staff for assistance. |
| Airport available |
For Heathrow Airport, change at Reading onto the frequent 'RailAir' luxury coach service. Runs every 20 minutes Monday to Friday daytimes; every 30 minutes Saturday & Sunday. For timetables and fares visit: www.railair.com/ or Tele: 0118 957 9498 A regular train service to Gatwick airport is also available at the station. |
| Port available |
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Originally built in 1840 as a stop along the London to Bristol route, recent expansion has seen Reading Station become to second-largest interchange outside of London. Around 20 million passengers use the station daily, so modern facilities have been built to keep up with demand. An internationally renowned music festival and its proximity to London make it one of the more favoured train stations in the UK.
CrossCountry serves some of the most popular routes in and out of Reading, including Reading to Manchester, Reading to Birmingham, and Manchester to Reading.
Things to do in Reading
There’s no doubt Reading is best known for its eponymous music festival, but this large town has so much more to offer than just rock bands and smelly tents. With a bustling scene of museums, shopping, arts, culture and more, you’ll find no shortage of things to do when you visit.
Look no further than Reading Museum for your dose of local history. It contains artefacts and objects that tell the tale of the town’s past, as well as an extensive collection of archaeological finds from Roman Silchester. Sports fans will likely want to visit the Madejski Stadium – home to football’s Reading FC and rugby union’s London Irish. And you can’t talk about Reading’s culture and not mention Reading Festival – the celebration of an eclectic range of music genres has been running since 1955.
Its compact nature means Reading is an easy town to shop in. Two shopping centres are within walking distance of each other, so you can quickly shift from the high-end Oracle to the high-street favourites of Broad Street Mall. Harris Arcade is the best place to find quirky boutiques and independent stores, while Reading Collector’s Centre is home to an array of vintage and antique shops.
Reading is a multi-cultural town – something that’s reflected in its culinary scene. A diverse range of cultures is represented at CHOW Friday Street Food market, with 20 stalls serving food from all over the world. Sushimania serves up sumptuous sushi, while you can head to Bluegrass BBQ for an American dining experience. If you’re interested in local cuisine, Blue Collar Street Food uses only local ingredients, so you can have a real taste of Reading.
FAQs
Reading festival is just a 15–20-minute walk from Reading Station. There are many routes to and from the station, including London Paddington, Birmingham, and Manchester. The station is usually incredibly busy before and after the festival.
The Oracle is just a five-minute walk from Reading Station. It’s a direct walk along Blagrave Street.
The station does have ticket barriers, so make sure you purchase your ticket before you make your way to the platform.
As a major transport hub, Reading Station has plenty of modern facilities. You’ll find restaurants, fast food, cafes, shops, toilets and more. You can find more information about what’s at Reading Station above.
Reading Station is in the town centre, just a short walk from Broad Street Mall, The Oracle, and all the popular bars and restaurants.
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