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We are currently running a reduced timetable to ensure that vital train services for key workers can keep running throughout a prolonged coronavirus outbreak.
If you are travelling through this station, please be aware that some facilities on the station may not be available during the prolonged coronavirus outbreak. If you have any questions, please contact our team on 0345 711 4141.
Reading Station Toilet Refurbishment
The toilets in the Brunel Arcade will be closed from the 8th March until June to allow for refurbishment. The nearest available toilets will be at platform level. The nearest accessible toilet is in the waiting room on platform 7.
Reading Station
Reading Station is located within the county of Berkshire in South East England and is roughly 42.80 metres above sea-level.
The train station is situated on the Reading to Basingstoke Line, North Downs Line, Reading to Taunton Line, Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines) & Great Western Main Line and falls inside the area governed by Reading Council.
and is staffed on a full time basis.Interactive Map of Train Lines and Stations around Reading
Ticket Facilities
| Ticket Machine | |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase Ticket Collection | |
| Smart Cards Issued | |
| Smart Cards Validator | |
| Oyster Pre-Pay | |
| Oyster Validator |
Ticket Office Opening Times
| Day | MondayToFriday |
|---|---|
| Opens | 05:15 |
| Closes | 22:45 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Opens | 05:30 |
| Closes | 22:45 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Opens | 07:15 |
| Closes | 22:45 |
Information about Reading Station
| Lines Served | Reading to Basingstoke Line, North Downs Line, Reading to Taunton Line, Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines) & Great Western Main Line |
|---|---|
| CRS Code (Computer Reservation System) | RDG |
| NLC Code (National Locator Code) | 314900 |
| TIPLOC Code (Timing Point Location) | RDNGORJ, RDNGSTN, RDNG4AB |
| Known Platforms | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7B, 7, 7A, 8, 8B, 9, 10, 11, 11B, 12B, 12, 13, 13A, 13B, 14, 15, 15A, 15B |
| Latitude | 51.45878189 |
| Longitude | -0.971854374 |
| Post Town | READING |
| Approx Height above Sea-Level in metres | 42.80 |
Address for Reading Station
Station Hill
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1LZ
Station Amenities
| Baby Changing Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Change | |
| Cash Machine (ATM) | |
| CCTV | |
| First Class Lounge | |
| Luggage Trolleys | |
| Post Box | |
| Seated Area | |
| Shops | |
| Showers | |
| Station Buffet | |
| Telephones | |
| Toilets | See Below |
| Tourist Information Office | |
| Waiting Room | See Below |
| Web Kiosk | |
| WiFi |