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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Tilehurst
- Departure station
- Tilehurst station guide
- Address
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- Oxford Road, Tilehurst, RG31 6TH
Operators serving Tilehurst
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Facilities at Tilehurst
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (pay)
Explore the area around Tilehurst
- Purley Park
- Sulham Woods
- Thames Path
About your departure station
Opened in 1847 by the Great Western Railway, Tilehurst station served as a vital commuter link between Reading and Pangbourne.
The original Brunel designed station building was replaced in the 1960s, though some early features remain.
Tilehurst grew significantly with 20th century suburban development, transforming the stations importance.
Electrification in the 1980s enhanced services to London Paddington.
Today, Tilehurst balances its historic role as a village station with modern commuter demands, serving one of Readings largest suburbs while retaining a semi rural character that reflects its Victorian origins along this scenic Thames Valley route.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Tilehurst to Gatwick Airport?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Tilehurst and Gatwick Airport?
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