Does Reading station have ticket gates?

Yes, this station has ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Reading station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Reading station?

No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.

Is there lost property at Reading station?

No, there isn't a lost property at this station.

Are there public telephones at Reading station?

No, this station doesn't have public telephones.

Is there a waiting room at Reading station?

Yes, this station has a waiting room.

Are there seated areas at Reading station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Are there showers at Reading station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Reading station?

No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Reading station?

Yes, luggage trolleys are available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Reading station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Reading station?

Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Reading station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.

Can smartcards be loaded at Reading station?

Yes, you can load smartcards at ticket machine.

Can smartcards be validated at Reading station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Reading station?

No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.

Can Oyster cards be loaded at Reading station?

No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.

Are Oyster cards validated at Reading station?

No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Reading station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there bus connections at Reading station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Are there metro connections at Reading station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Reading station have connections to a port?

No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.

Does Reading station have connections to an airport?

Yes, the station has connections to an airport.

Is bike hire available at or near Reading station?

No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

Are accessible taxis available at Reading station?

Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.

Accessible taxis information

Accessible taxis are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.

Is there a ramp at Reading station to get on the train?

Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Reading station?

Yes, accessible public telephones are available at this station.

Accessible public telephones information

Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.

Is there a height adjusted ticket counter at Reading station?

Yes, there's a height adjusted ticket counter at this station.

Height Adjusted ticket counter information

Low-level accessible counter are located at the ticket office. All counters have hearing loop fitted.

Are there induction loops at Reading station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Reading station?

Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.

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Whether you're heading west to explore Berkshire, commuting into London, or enjoying a day out in the Thames Valley, Reading train station is your well-connected gateway.

While not within the Oyster or London Travelcard zones, Reading offers easy access with contactless and SWR Touch Smartcard.

South Western Railway connects Reading directly to London Waterloo in around 1 hour 28 minutes, and also serves the route from Bristol Temple Meads in approximately 1 hour 14 minutes.

If you're planning to attend the iconic 3-day Reading Festival, the station is just a short walk away, and the bustling town centre offers plenty to see and do, from shopping and dining to live entertainment at The Hexagon.

Reading station is fully equipped with modern facilities, including step-free access, toilets, sheltered bike racks, and helpful staff on-site. With a great selection of shops and cafés in the station, it’s an ideal starting point for your journey.

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Reading station information

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Reading station address

Reading station
Station Hill
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1LZ

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Reading ticket office opening hours

Monday to Friday – 06:15 to 22:00 Saturday – 06:15 to 22:00 Sunday – 07:15 to 22:00

Ticket office location

The main ticket office is situated in the Brunel Arcade.

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Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Reading
  
  CRS code
  
  RDG
  
  Station operator
  
  NR
  
  National Location Code
  
  3149
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Reading station have ticket gates?
  
  Yes, this station has ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: Great Western Railway
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Full time
  
  Is there CCTV at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer services information
  
  Please call our Customer Services Centre on 03457 000 125 (07:00-22:00 every day)
  
  Assisted travel 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.
  
  Assisted travel 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.
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Reading station?
  
  Yes, this station has toilets.
  
  Toilets information
  
  Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there are baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Are there showers at Reading station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Reading station?
  
  Yes, this station has a waiting room.
  
  Waiting room opening hours
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
  Waiting rooms open during station opening hours.
  
  Are there seated areas at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Reading station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Is there lost property at Reading station?
  
  No, there isn't a lost property at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Reading station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Reading station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Reading station?
  
  Yes, luggage trolleys are available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Reading station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have public telephones.
  
  Is there a post box at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there's a post box at this station.
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Reading station?
  
  Yes, this station has Wi-Fi.
  
  Wi-Fi information
  
  Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Reading station?
  
  Yes, this station has cash machines.
  
  Cash machine information
  
  Located on the upper concourse
  
  Are there shops at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there are shops at this station.
  
  Shops information
  
  Vending and photobooth available
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there are cafés, pubs or restaurants at this station.
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Reading station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from ticket machine.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Reading station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be loaded at Reading station?
  
  Yes, you can load smartcards at ticket machine.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Reading station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.
  
  Are Oyster cards issued at Reading station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.
  
  Can Oyster cards be loaded at Reading station?
  
  No, you can't load Oyster cards at this station.
  
  Are Oyster cards validated at Reading station?
  
  No, Oyster cards aren't validated at this station.
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  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
  
  Are there metro connections at Reading station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Reading station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Reading station have connections to an airport?
  
  Yes, the station has connections to an airport.
  
  Airport connections information
  
  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.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  At the North side of the station
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Reading station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Reading station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  Taxi ranks are situated at both station entrances. Accessible taxis are available, please approach a member of staff for assistance.
Car parking
- Car parking
  
  Car park name
  Station Car Park
  
  Spaces
  0
  
  Accessible spaces
  0
  
  Accessible car park equipment
  No
  
  Car park CCTV
  No
  
  Car park name
  Multi Storey Car Park
  
  Spaces
  1387
  
  Accessible spaces
  14
  
  Accessible car park equipment
  Yes
  
  Car park CCTV
  Yes
  
  Opening hours
  Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Car parking charges
  Peak ticket: £23.70
  Weekly ticket: £118.50
  Monthly ticket: £215.00
  Quarterly ticket: £565.50
  Annual ticket: £1,805.50
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there is a sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  344
  
  Bike storage location
  
  Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
  
  Bike storage information
  
  Cycles can be carried free of charge,restrictions apply and you need to make a reservation up to two hours before the train leaves the station it is starting from. Please see our Cycling by train leaflet.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Stands
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Reading station?
  
  No, this station doesn’t have CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Reading station?
  
  No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Reading station to get on the train?
  
  Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  Whole station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there are accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Accessible drop off or pick up points information
  
  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.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Reading station?
  
  Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Reading station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible ticket machines.
  
  Accessible ticket machines information
  
  Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
  
  Is there a height adjusted ticket counter at Reading station?
  
  Yes, there's a height adjusted ticket counter at this station.
  
  Height Adjusted ticket counter information
  
  Low-level accessible counter are located at the ticket office. All counters have hearing loop fitted.
  
  Are there induction loops at Reading station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Reading station?
  
  Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.
  
  Accessible taxis information
  
  Accessible taxis are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Reading station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Staff help information
  
  Staff assistance is available; please request assistance from any member of staff if you have not booked assistance in advance.
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Reading station?
  
  Yes, accessible public telephones are available at this station.
  
  Accessible public telephones information
  
  Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Reading station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible toilets.
  
  National key toilets information
  
  Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: shop@disabilityrightsuk.org, website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/

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