Maidenhead station
Station Approach
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1EW
Maidenhead Station can be found on Station Approach in Maidenhead as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Maidenhead Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Maidenhead train station is a pivotal gateway located in the charming town of Maidenhead in Berkshire. As a part of the Great Western Railway network, it serves as a vital link for commuters and travelers delving into one of the UK’s most efficient rail networks. Established in 1871, Maidenhead is rich in history while maintaining its modern charm, ensuring comfort, convenience, and accessibility for all its passengers. It's a station that seamlessly offers services for daily commuters, leisure travelers, and tourists alike.
Making your journey seamless begins with the right amenities and Maidenhead station doesn't disappoint. With an opening time of 6 AM on weekdays, and slightly later on weekends, the ticket office is at hand to accommodate early and late journeys alike. Digital ticket machines are also available for round-the-clock ticket purchasing or collection, which is perfect for tech-savvy travelers who prefer to buy tickets online, as they can effortlessly collect them via the ticket machine. Furthermore, those who need additional accessibility support will be glad to find that Maidenhead has accessible ticket machines, smartcard validators, and offers services such as an induction loop for the hearing impaired.
While there are no accessible toilets, platform 4 houses some other important amenities: toilets and baby changing facilities. For any special assistance, step-free access is possible on all platforms, though some may involve ramps or lifts. As for staff assistance, there's always someone ready to lend a hand if needed, making it an inclusive travel hub ready to cater to a diverse range of needs.
The immediate vicinity of Maidenhead train station offers an array of local transport connections ensuring that you can continue your journey with ease. With a dedicated taxi rank present at the station entrance, onwards journeys become incredibly convenient. Notably, Maidenhead’s location offers great proximity to various services for onward travel. From links to a comprehensive bus network to connections with major airports simply by transferring at key stations: Gatwick Airport via Reading, and Heathrow accessible by the Elizabeth Line starting from Hayes & Harlington.
Maidenhead is a springboard to several attractive destinations offering an enriching travel experience. One can swiftly emerge in the heart of the city by securing a ticket for a train from Maidenhead to London Paddington, or enjoy a prompt trip to visit friends in Slough or explore Reading. Craving a taste of cosmopolitan life? The convenience of traveling to Tottenham Court Road or Bond Street is within easy reach, courtesy of the efficient rail service.
Beyond the allure of London, one might journey to the nearby beauty of Henley-On-Thames or the historic town of Windsor and Eton Central with a short train ride. Not to be missed are more intimate locales like Marlow and Bourne End, all directly accessible by rail.
Maidenhead train station isn’t just a travel stop; it's a vital hub that connects community, convenience, and comfort. With its excellent facilities, myriad of connections and strategic location, it's no wonder that travelers embark from Maidenhead to explore, commute, or visit. As you stand on its platforms, possibilities stretch out towards London’s lively rhythms, peaceful suburban towns or even international adventures via connecting airport services.
For ticket purchases or assistance, be sure that Maidenhead station's facilities and staff are more than capable of serving every travel need. Secure your ticket today, pack your bags, and let Maidenhead train station be the starting point of your new journey.
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
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 | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. Step-free category B1 station - “Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. Platform 1's step free access is only via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park. All other platforms, step free access is via lifts into the station subway. |
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | Platform 4 |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | Yes |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance. Assisted travel meeting point - gateline main entrance concourse or customer assistance office platform 4. Please notify a member of staff. |
Accessible spaces | 8 |
Accessible car park equipment | True Parking is free for valid blue badge holders |
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 | Yes Platform 4 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | Yes Accessible WC on platform 4 |
Waiting rooms | Platform 4 |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Shoppenhangers Road | |||||||||||||||||
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Operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited | ||||||||||||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 159 | ||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Stafferton Way MSCP (Ground Floor ONLY) | |||||||||||||||||
Operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited | ||||||||||||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 84 | ||||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee shops |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available WHSmith, Coffee shops |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | Available Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi" |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 0 Please note cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge. Front of Station |
Type of Storage | Stands, Racks, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | Available No |
Station forecourt |
Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Change at Reading for trains to Gatwick Airport, Bristol Temple Meads for the bus link to Bristol Airport, and Hayes & Harlington for Elizabeth Line services to Heathrow |
Available No |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 06:32 | 2 | On time |
from Reading | Elizabeth Line | 06:36 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of engineering works not being finished on time |
from London Paddington | Elizabeth Line | 06:41 | 3 | On time |
from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 06:45 | 3 | 06:47 |
from Oxford | Great Western Railway | 06:45 | 2 | On time |
from Abbey Wood | Elizabeth Line | 06:56 | 3 | On time |
from Reading | Elizabeth Line | 06:56 | 4 | On time |
from Bourne End | Great Western Railway | 06:57 | 5 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 06:33 | 2 | On time |
to Abbey Wood | Elizabeth Line | 06:36 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of engineering works not being finished on time |
to Reading | Elizabeth Line | 06:41 | 3 | On time |
to Abbey Wood | Elizabeth Line | 06:43 | - | Cancelled |
to Didcot Parkway | Great Western Railway | 06:45 | 3 | 06:47 |
to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 06:46 | 2 | On time |
to Reading | Elizabeth Line | 06:56 | 3 | On time |
to Abbey Wood | Elizabeth Line | 06:57 | 4 | On time |
to Bourne End | Great Western Railway | 07:01 | 5 | On time |