Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Reading West
From £41.80
Preston (Lancs) to Reading Westby train on average takes 5 hrs 12 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Reading West one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £41.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 52 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 06:55
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 19:18
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Preston (Lancs) to Reading West train times
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Preston (Lancs) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
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Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces1025
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces18
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces246
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Station Message
The ticket office will have the following changes to planned availability:
Monday 23th December 2024 - Closed
Tuesday 24th December 2024 - Closed
Friday 27th December 2024 - Closed
Monday 30th December 2024 - Closed
Tuesday 31th December 2024 - Closed
Wednesday 1st January 2025 - Closed
Thursday 2nd January 2025 - Closed
Friday 3th January 2025 - Closed
Saturday 4th January 2025 - Closed
Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally.
Reading West facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Smartcard Accepted
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GW
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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Toilets
Station Building
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
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Rail replacement locations
Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
Whether you"Öve lost something on one of our trains or at a station, we"Öll do our best to find it for you. Once we"Öve got your details, we"Öll start looking. Although it can take up to a week for things to reach us. Register your lost item here
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Meeting point: platform.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 18:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
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Step Free Access
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.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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