Train Travel
Time to take the train
Taking the train can benefit everyone, whether you’re a regular commuter, casual traveller or a weekend tripper! From convenience and comfort to sustainability and affordability, there are many reasons to choose train travel.
Save time
Train travel can often be quicker than driving. Driving during rush hour often means stressful traffic congestion too.
If being on time is a worry, it might be helpful to know that it was reported that in the quarter ending September 2024, 87.4% of trains were punctual. They arrived early or within 5-10 minutes of their scheduled time.
- Wokingham to London Waterloo: Typically this route has 36 trains per day. Taking the train can take as little as 1 hour 10 minutes. Driving this route can take 1 hour 22 minutes or more, depending on the traffic.
- Wokingham to Reading: Typically this route has 129 trains per day. Each train takes as little as 9 minutes, up to 16 minutes on average. Driving this route can take 50 minutes or more, depending on the traffic.
Enjoy a comfortable journey
Whether you prefer to work, read, or enjoy the scenery, train travel offers a comfortable and stress-free way to travel.
Help out the environment
Opting for train travel over driving helps reduce your carbon footprint. According to Network Rail, choosing the train instead of a car could save the same carbon as boiling a kettle 455 times!
Save some pennies
Train travel can be a budget-friendly option compared to car journeys, especially when you factor in fuel, parking, and maintenance costs. Explore discounted travel options.
Why not combine your journey with some active travel?
Bicycle repair stands
Wokingham, Winnersh, and Winnersh Triangle stations feature convenient bicycle repair stands. They make it easy to cycle to and from the station, without the stress of a flat tyre holding you back.
Head to our cycling page for more information on cycling around our borough. On our news page, you will also find handy information on active travel and active swaps, including cycling and walking.
Accessible train stations
Our stations are designed to be accessible to all passengers. They include features like ramps, lifts, accessible toilets and other facilities.
CLASP and Southeast Community Rail Partnership created this helpful guide on train travel for people with disabilities. [Download the CLASP guide for train travel]
We offer a range of amenities to enhance your travel experience. From convenient cafés and free Wi-Fi, to charging stations and accessible facilities - our stations are designed to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
Travel support for you
Workshops for young people SWR offers free workshops to help young people develop confidence and skills for safe, independent travel on public transport. These workshops cover topics such as journey planning, ticket purchasing, and safety. Head to this link to find out more about train community training sessions: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/other/about-us/community-and-rail-station-adoption/try-the-train
‘Try a train’ experiences
Our ‘Try a Train’ experiences support people who lack the confidence to travel by train. These experiences are tailored to young people with disabilities or access needs.
Adult support
Optalis helps adults with disabilities or support needs become more confident in using the train. Receive tailored assistance and guidance thanks to Optalis' partnership with Great Western Railway and Southeast Communities Rail Partnership. [Download the Optalis try a train resource here]
Plan your journey
Plan your rail journey with National Rail, from any of the six rail stations in the Wokingham area. Visit the operators' websites for specific timetables, routes and ticketing information.
South Western Railway - Reading to London Waterloo (via Earley, Winnersh, Winnersh Triangle and Wokingham)
Great Western Railway - Reading to Gatwick (via Wokingham), Great Western Mainline (via Twyford) and Henley Branch.
You can also plan your journeys with Trainline. Trainline helps users plan journeys in and across 45 countries in the UK and Europe.
