Culham station
Station Road
Culham
Oxfordshire
OX14 3BT
Culham Station can be found on Station Road in Culham as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Culham Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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In the serene Oxfordshire countryside, Culham Station serves as an essential node of travel in the UK rail network, blending historical charm with essential transit utility. Close to Abingdon, this quaint station provides a peaceful starting point for those looking to explore the beauty and history of the surrounding areas. Though modest in size, Culham Station plays a vital role in linking passengers to larger transport hubs and exciting destinations.
Though compact, Culham Station ensures your basic travel needs are met. It operates without a ticket office, so travelers should purchase and collect tickets online or via nearby stations. Despite the lack of advanced amenities, you will find a helpful customer service point offering essential travel information and staff assistance available upon request. For those with accessibility needs, the station provides ramps for train access and step-free routes to platforms via a local bridge, ensuring everyone can travel with ease.
Culham offers a good range of onward travel options despite its size. While waiting for train connections, passengers will find a rail replacement service by the steps at the back of the Railway Inn. Those looking to integrate air travel can easily transition to services at Heathrow and Gatwick via Reading, or Bristol Airport via Bristol Temple Meads. For comprehensive bus travel plans, visitors can access printable timetables online, opening up exploration possibilities across the region.
Culham Station provides efficient access to a number of desirable destinations. For a taste of academia and historical charm, a trip to Oxford, available here, is a top pick. Alternatively, head to London Paddington for a dose of urban adventure by checking routes here. Weekenders will appreciate the convenient route to Bicester Village for shopping escapes, and culture vultures won’t want to miss the transfer to Bath Spa. Other popular trains include journeys to Reading and Bristol Temple Meads.
Despite its rural setting, Culham Station delivers efficient service, ensuring you remain connected to the UK's bustling rail network. Whether you are commuting for business or embarking on a leisure journey, this station serves as a charming portal to a multitude of destinations. Plan your trip with ease, and consider booking your tickets online in advance for a seamless travel experience.
With its idyllic location and essential facilities, Culham Station is more than just a transit hub; it's the start of a memorable journey. Explore nearby attractions, savor the scenic routes, and rest assured in knowing that Culham is your quaint yet capable companion in travel.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Culham, or a ticket machine to collect tickets from. |
| Ticket machines | No |
| Collect tickets bought online | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | No |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Smartcards | |
| Smartcards issued at this station | No |
| Smartcard validators | No |
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
| Customer services notes | Please visit GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp. | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property | None | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | No |
| Station Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.”- This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms. Step free access possible to both platforms but via local roads and bridge (600m walk). There is a step bridge linking both platforms. |
| Ticket barriers and gates | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | No |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes |
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Culham |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | True Disabled parking: Customers must ensure that the International Blue permit is displayed in the car windscreen. Disabled parking is free of charge at all Great Western Railway stations. |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
| Toilets | No |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Culham |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||||||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited | ||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 8 | ||||||
| Accessible spaces | 0 | ||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||||||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||||||
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 26
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| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
By the steps at the rear of the Railway Inn on the old road |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Air Port Link, Please change at Reading for Heathrow and Gatwick links and Bristol Temple Meads for Bristol Airport. Changes at Hayes for the Heathrow connect service. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Oxford | Great Western Railway | 15:44 | 2 | 15:48 |
| from Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 16:13 | 1 | On time |
| from Banbury | Great Western Railway | 16:14 | 2 | On time |
| from Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 16:40 | 1 | On time |
| from Oxford | Great Western Railway | 16:45 | 2 | On time |
| from Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 17:11 | 1 | On time |
| from Oxford | Great Western Railway | 17:15 | 2 | On time |
| from Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 17:40 | 1 | On time |
| from Oxford | Great Western Railway | 17:44 | 2 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 15:44 | 2 | 15:49 |
| to Oxford | Great Western Railway | 16:13 | 1 | On time |
| to Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 16:14 | 2 | On time |
| to Banbury | Great Western Railway | 16:40 | 1 | On time |
| to Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 16:45 | 2 | On time |
| to Evesham | Great Western Railway | 17:11 | 1 | On time |
| to Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 17:15 | 2 | On time |
| to Banbury | Great Western Railway | 17:40 | 1 | On time |
| to Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 17:44 | 2 | On time |