Does Reading West station have ticket gates?

Yes, this station has ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Reading West station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Reading West station?

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

Are there public telephones at Reading West station?

No, this station doesn't have public telephones.

Is there a waiting room at Reading West station?

No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.

Are there seated areas at Reading West station?

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

Are there showers at Reading West station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Reading West station?

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

Are there luggage trolleys at Reading West station?

No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Reading West station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Reading West station?

Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Reading West station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.

Can smartcards be topped up at Reading West station?

No, you can't top up smartcards at this station.

Can smartcards be validated at Reading West station?

No, smartcards can't be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Reading West station?

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

Can Oyster cards be topped up at Reading West station?

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

Can Oyster cards be used at Reading West station?

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

Are there bus connections at Reading West station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Reading West station?

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

Are there metro connections at Reading West station?

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

Does Reading West station have connections to a port?

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

Does Reading West station have connections to an airport?

Yes, the station has connections to an airport.

Is bike hire available at or near Reading West station?

Yes, bike hire is available at or near the station.

Are accessible taxis available at Reading West station?

Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.

Accessible taxis information

Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.

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

No, there isn't a train ramp at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Reading West station?

No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.

Are there induction loops at Reading West station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Reading West station?

No, wheelchairs aren't available at this station.

Trains to Reading West station

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Reading West station information

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Reading West station address

Reading West station
Oxford Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 7PY

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Reading West ticket office opening hours

Monday to Friday – 06:30 to 10:45

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Station Building

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Reading West train station facilities

Getting ready for your next journey? Whether you’re planning a trip or getting ready for your commute, find out everything you need to know about Reading West station facilities here before you travel. At most train stations you’ll find ticket machines to buy or collect tickets, as well as customer help points if you need a helping hand. There are also seating areas in most stations so you can sit back and relax while you wait for your train. For detailed information about the facilities available at Reading West station, take a look below.

Reading West at a glance

Reading West station

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Reading West
  
  CRS code
  
  RDW
  
  Station operator
  
  GW
  
  National Location Code
  
  3160
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Reading West station have ticket gates?
  
  Yes, this station has ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: Great Western Railway
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Part time
  
  Is there CCTV at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer services information
  
  Please visit GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp.
  
  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
  
  08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Reading West station?
  
  No, there aren't toilets at this station.
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Reading West station?
  
  No, there aren't baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Are there showers at Reading West station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Reading West station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.
  
  Are there seated areas at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Reading West station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Reading West station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Reading West station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Reading West station?
  
  No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Reading West station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have public telephones.
  
  Is there a post box at Reading West station?
  
  No, there isn't a post box at this station.
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Reading West station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have Wi-Fi.
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Reading West station?
  
  No, there aren't cash machines at this station.
  
  Are there shops at Reading West station?
  
  No, there aren't shops at this station.
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Reading West station?
  
  No, the station does't have cafés, pubs or restaurants.
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Reading West station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be topped up at Reading West station?
  
  No, you can't top up smartcards at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Reading West station?
  
  No, smartcards can't be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  Smartcard Accepted
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
  
  Are there metro connections at Reading West station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Reading West station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Reading West station have connections to an airport?
  
  Yes, the station has connections to an airport.
  
  Airport connections information
  
  Air Port Link Please change at Reading for Heathrow and Gatwick links and Bristol Temple Meads for Bristol Airport.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Reading West station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Reading West station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  No
Car parking
- Car parking
  Live Car Parking
  
  Car parking
  
  Car parking is not available at this station.
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Reading West station?
  
  No, there is no sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Bike storage location
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Bike storage information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Compound
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Reading West station?
  
  No, this station doesn’t have CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Reading West station?
  
  Yes, bike hire is available at or near the station.
  
  Bike hire information
  
  No
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Reading West station to get on the train?
  
  No, there isn't a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  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, through a steep ramp. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  Partial station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Reading West station?
  
  No, there aren't accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Reading West station?
  
  No, wheelchairs aren't available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible ticket machines.
  
  Is there a lowered ticket counter at Reading West station?
  
  No, there isn't a lowered ticket counter at this station.
  
  Are there induction loops at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.
  
  Accessible taxis information
  
  Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Reading West station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday to Friday – 06:30 to 18:30 Saturday – 09:30 to 15:30 Sunday – 10:30 to 16:30
  
  Staff help information
  
  Meeting point: platform.
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Reading West station?
  
  No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Reading West station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have accessible toilets.

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