Charlbury to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Charlbury to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Charlbury to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:05 View journey
Last train 22:25 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 39m View journey
Distance (km) 58
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey AU$53.27 View journey
Avg journey time 49m
Train operators 3

Charlbury to Reading by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Charlbury to Reading? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 58 kilometres.

Train cost between Charlbury and Reading: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$53.27, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Charlbury to Reading departure frequency and train timetable

With 51 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 7 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:05 and the last one is at 22:07. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:05, with the last one at 22:25.

Average train travel time and distance from Charlbury to Reading

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 39 minutes, spanning 58 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Charlbury to Reading trains

Tickets for travel to Reading along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Reading

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Reading.

FAQs about the train journey from Charlbury to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from Charlbury to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Charlbury and Reading is 58 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.