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Didcot to Reading train route details

First train
First train
08:27
Last train
Last train
23:49
Departure city
Departure city
Didcot
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
11m
Distance
Distance
25 km
Price
Price
€ 11.34*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Great Western Railway

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08:27
12m, Direct
Didcot Parkway
08:39
Reading
Great Western Railway
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08:38
24m, Direct
Didcot Parkway
09:02
Reading
Great Western Railway
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08:57
13m, Direct
Didcot Parkway
09:10
Reading
Great Western Railway
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09:14
25m, Direct
Didcot Parkway
09:39
Reading
Great Western Railway
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09:19
13m, Direct
Didcot Parkway
09:32
Reading
Great Western Railway
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09:36
13m, Direct
Didcot Parkway
09:49
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Explore the cheapest prices to Reading from Didcot this week

Typical ticket prices between Didcot and Reading are around € 11.34, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Wed22Apr
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Thu23Apr
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Fri24Apr
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Sat25Apr
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