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About Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway is a train company in the United Kingdom responsible for rail services in the west of England and south Wales. These include many intercity services to and from London.
Great Western Railway has a history dating back to the earliest days of rail travel anywhere in the world, having been created by an act of parliament in 1835. The modern company we know today came into being during the privatization of the British rail network in the mid-1990s.
Great Western Railway uses London Paddington Station as its main London terminus. From here, its trains call at 23 British cities. The company's most popular routes include regular intercity services to Cardiff Central, Swansea, Reading, Bath Spa, and Plymouth. Great Western Railway also links London Paddington with Penzance in Cornwall via the Cornish and Night Riviera trains.
Both standard and first-class carriages are available on Great Western Railway intercity services. Regardless of your ticket, you can expect plenty of legroom, complimentary WiFi, power outlets/USB charging points, and onboard restrooms. There's also usually a café car or trolley service of snacks onboard.
Great Western Railway has been an official partner of Wanderu since 2017, making Wanderu your one-stop shop to check schedules, compare prices, and book the best deals. Find Great Western Railway tickets for as low as $6.83 with Wanderu!
Contact Great Western Railway
Phone number: GB: 0345 7000 125Online support: Great Western Railway website
Great Western Railway Amenities
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Great Western Railway train coverage
| Daily Trips | 37 |
| stations | 26 |
| cities | 23 |
| countries | 1 |
What travelers are saying about Great Western Railway
Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Great Western Railway had to say about their travel experience.
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Great Western Railway reviews from Wanderu customers
Overall review score for Great Western Railway
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4.5
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| Comfort | 4.0 |
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| Timeliness | 5.0 |
| Staff | 4.5 |
| Value | 2.5 |
| Condition | 4.0 |
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Great Western Railway Routes & Network
Great Western Railway’s train network features 148 train routes that connect 23 cities serving 26 stations. On average, Great Western Railway performs about 37 train trips every day. The top cities to which Great Western Railway offers the highest number of daily train service include Worcester and London.
Most popular Great Western Railway routes
The train from Worcester to London is Great Western Railway’s most popular route. Trips from Reading to London and London to Exeter are also highly popular.
Top Great Western Railway routes
| Route | Daily Trips | Duration | Price |
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| Worcester to London | 7 | 2h 11m | $21 |
| Reading to London | 8 | 0h 29m | $31 |
| London to Exeter | 9 | 2h 16m | $44 |
Great Western Railway Train Guide & FAQs
Yes, Great Western Railway offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Great Western Railway will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Great Western Railway WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.
Great Western Railway provides both regular power outlets and USB outlets on board their train trips. This helps ensure to ensure your electronics never run out of power. Your laptop can be juicing up while your phone stays charged as well. Of course, even with all these options, it’s possible that a Great Western Railway vehicle might have an issue with its power supply, so to cover that situation bring a charged power bank.
On a typical day, Great Western Railway has 37 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.
Yes, Great Western Railway offers the option to purchase will call tickets. Will call tickets are an option that allows you to book the tickets ahead of time online, then pick up the tickets from an agent or kiosk once you arrive at the station. Note that you will need to bring the confirmation information you received when you made your ticket purchase. If you choose to use the will call ticket option with Great Western Railway, please make sure to bring the same credit card you used to purchase the tickets with you when you pick them up.
No, Great Western Railway does not require an ID to board its trains at this time. Of course, it is always a good idea to carry a government-issued ID whenever you hit the road.
Visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide to view the most up-to-date information about Great Western Railway’s cleaning protocols and adjusted ticket change policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
No, there are no bathrooms available on Great Western Railway trains. Though there are no bathrooms onboard, typically breaks are scheduled in the itinerary to allow passengers to use bathroom facilities along the way.
Great Western Railway provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.
Don’t worry about being parched while traveling with Great Western Railway as they offer a beverage service to make sure you stay hydrated. Though we always recommend bringing a reusable water bottle with you to make sure you have water within easy reach and help reduce unnecessary plastic waste.
Yes, Great Western Railway requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the train. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most trains.
Great Western Railway goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.
Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Great Western Railway offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.
Cheap Great Western Railway tickets recently found on Wanderu
With 37 Great Western Railway trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Great Western Railway tickets start at just $6.83. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.
How do I get the best deal on Great Western Railway tickets?
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Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.
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