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Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Popular routes
Great Western Railway train tickets
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Great Western Rail
11:00AM0h52
Oxford station (OXF)11:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
10:29AM0h58
Oxford station (OXF)11:27AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$541One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
09:00AM0h52
Oxford station (OXF)09:52AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
12:00PM0h54
Oxford station (OXF)12:54PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
01:00PM0h54
Oxford station (OXF)01:54PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$501One-way
0 transfers
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Getting to Know Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway, formerly First Great Western, offers long-distance, inner-city train services across the South and South West of the United Kingdom.
GWR operates commuter, regional and branch line services across Greater London, South Wales, the South East, South West and West Midlands regions.
These services cover routes to the U.K.’s most popular destinations, such as London, Oxford, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and more.
The company has recently introduced a brand new fleet of high-speed, Intercity Express trains, which feature free Wi-Fi, 20 percent more seats, wheelchair accessibility as well as myriad new amenities for passengers to enjoy.
GWR Timetable & Prices
| Journey | Price |
|---|---|
| Reading to London | From $20 |
| London to Bristol Tempel Meads | From $26 |
| London to Glasgow | From $45 |
| Bristol to Exeter | From $22 |
| Cardiff to Swansea | From $10 |
GWR Train Ticket Types
There are several different ticket types available on GWR services:
You can further save on your Great Western Railway tickets with a valid railcard. Great Western Railway train tickets can be compared and booked with Omio.
GWR Stations and Destinations
GWR connects you with some of the U.K.’s best cities, towns and villages. Whether you’re exploring London, discovering history in Oxford or enjoying the seaside in Cornwall, Great Western Railway will get you there.
Reading Railway Station acts as a hub for many GWR routes, with connections to London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads and more.
The company also operates an overnight train service, the Night Riviera Sleeper, which departs from London Paddington and arrives at Penzance, Cornwall, daily.
Other Great Western Railway services include the Mayflower (London–Plymouth), the Capitals United (London–Swansea), the Red Dragon (London–Carmarthen), and The Atlantic Coast Express (London–Newquay, in summer only).
Popular Great Western Railway routes
London Paddington (PAD) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
from $42
Direct trains available
1h43 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- CrossCountry
- Great Western Rail
- South Western Railway
Bath to London train
from $34
Direct trains available
1h22 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
- Great Western Rail
- South Western Railway
Bath Spa (BTH) to London Paddington (PAD) train
from $33
Direct trains available
1h21 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- South Western Railway
- Great Western Rail
London to Bath train
from $32
Direct trains available
1h14 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- South Western Railway
- Great Western Rail
London Paddington (PAD) to Oxford station (OXF) train
from $13
Direct trains available
0h49 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
- Tfl Rail
- Great Western Rail
- Chiltern Railways
- CrossCountry
London Paddington (PAD) to Bath Spa (BTH) train
from $38
Direct trains available
1h14 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
- Great Western Rail
- South Western Railway
London to Oxford train
from $5
Direct trains available
0h50 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
- CrossCountry
- Chiltern Railways
- South Western Railway
- Great Western Rail
- Tfl Rail
Oxford to London train
from $8
Direct trains available
0h51 average duration
14trains per day
Served by
- CrossCountry
- Great Western Rail
- Chiltern Railways
- Tfl Rail
London Paddington (PAD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
from $34
Direct trains available
1h27 average duration
29trains per day
Served by
- South Western Railway
- Great Western Rail
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Paddington (PAD) train
from $35
Direct trains available
1h23 average duration
29trains per day
Served by
- South Western Railway
- Great Western Rail
Great Western Railway FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Great Western Railway: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
You can travel with Great Western Rail to destinations across the UK, including major cities such as London, Bristol, Cardiff, and Exeter, as well as scenic routes to Cornwall and the South West of England.
Great Western Rail trains are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, featuring wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, and an assistance service available.
Cancellation of your train with Great Western Rail is possible, with refund policies applying according to your ticket type.
Great Western Rail does not require a formal check-in process; simply board the train with a valid ticket.
Great Western Rail provides compensation if you miss your connection due to a delay.
For Great Western Rail, refunds for Anytime and Off-Peak tickets are subject to a £10 admin fee and are usually processed within 20 working days, while Advance tickets are non-refundable.
You can submit your compensation request with Great Western Rail usually within 28 days of the delay or disruption.
If your train with Great Western Rail is delayed, they offer compensation for connecting delays.
With Great Western Rail, if your train is delayed for over 120 minutes, you can receive compensation amounting to 50% of the single ticket price.
Customers experiencing a train delay of 60-119 minutes with Great Western Rail can receive compensation amounting to 25% of the single ticket price.
Great Western Rail services typically leave from several major stations in the United Kingdom, with London Paddington being one of the main departure points.
Passengers on Great Western Rail trains can store their luggage in overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages, or under seats, with two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in the ticket price.
Great Western Rail does not operate overnight trains.
You typically do not need to bring a passport when traveling domestically with Great Western Rail. However, if you qualify for any discounts or need to verify your identity for certain ticket types, you may need some form of identification.
Small pets travel free on Great Western Rail trains. Dogs must be on a lead, with a maximum of two dogs allowed per passenger.
Great Western Rail offers a full refund if your train is canceled.
Great Western Rail's "Flexible" tickets are refundable, allowing alterations or cancellations up to the time of travel, subject to terms and conditions.
Yes, Great Western Rail trains are equipped with USB plug sockets.
Great Western Rail does not offer the option to purchase subway tickets onboard their trains.
Great Western Rail does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, Great Western Rail trains offer WiFi onboard.
Great Western Rail offers quiet zones on their trains, allowing passengers to enjoy a more peaceful travel experience.
station information and services
Most popular Great Western Railway train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near Platform 1.
Public transit options for London Paddington
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transit options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Hotel
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
Public transit options for Bath Spa
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Oxford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
Great Western Railway destinations
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