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The Railway Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Thames River

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Exterior
Point of interest
2 bars/lounges
Point of interest
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Railway Inn, near the Thames River, offers travelers a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Guests can use in-room WiFi, relax in the garden, or enjoy a game at the pool table. Staff consistently receive positive reviews.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £106
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 162 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Station Road, Culham, Abingdon, England, OX14 3BT

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 18 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 19 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 7 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pablo Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers at Burcot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Micky’s Munch - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Railway Inn

Inn near Thames River
Located close to Wittenham Clumps, The Railway Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Railway Inn offer comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and toilet paper
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1844
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests wishing to check in early may contact this property in advance to inquire about the availability of their rooms.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Railway Abingdon
Railway Inn Abingdon
The Railway Inn Inn
The Railway Inn Abingdon
The Railway Inn Inn Abingdon

Frequently asked questions

Is The Railway Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Railway Inn?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Railway Inn on 15 Sept 2025 start from £106.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Railway Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Railway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Railway Inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Railway Inn located?

Situated in Abingdon, this inn is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Thames River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wittenham Clumps and North Wessex Downs. Chiltern Hills and University of Oxford are also within 9 mi (15 km). Abingdon Culham Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Railway Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal as it enabled me to easily attend our family celebrations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant, lovely stay, friendly staff and owner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Very friendly landlady, she pointed out the places that we were planning to visit. The breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful friendly host. Overall a good stay and would use this accommodation again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for my trip and very helpful staff to make my visit enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Why stay in a bland hotel chain when you can stay here where there are really friendly people, the food is good and the room clean and comfortable?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly host. Location very quiet Pub and accomodation very dated but clean. Ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Week at the Railway Inn

Good stay with comfortable beg. Good food and friendly staff. Good real ale
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, good food and drink, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Lovely friendly pub close to Culham station. Food was great and service was excellent. My room was clean and tidy the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ephraim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

toby

Excellent service, very friendly staff. Food fantastic (evening meal & breakfast). Hotel very clean & well looked after
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice friendly hotel

Nice stay friendly staff got no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Capri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old country pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Ideal for our short stay, comfy bed, lovely staff, very reasonably priced. Would recommended if you are in the area, very convenient for Abingdon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Hidden Gem

Really nice old school pub/Inn right next to the railway station with a long long history, not a poncey gastro pub, a proper old school pub. Really nice staff and really good prices, food was great, locals that I met were all very nice, room was cracking. Quite a few trains go past as you would imagine, but I didn’t find them an issue and slept fine with the window open, they get fewer and fewer the later it gets. I will definitely be booking this one again. This would suit anyone travelling for work, anyone wanting to discover some UK history, train buffs or spontaneous explorers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overnight stay on route to Derby. Ideal for visiting Oxford or Didcot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, clean with a nice shower. A very good breakfast. A train spotters dream with the accommodation right next to the platform.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy parking and close to my work place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Enjoyed our stay. Everyone very helpful and pleasant. Lovely cooked breakfast. Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Railway memorabilia was of interest; a broken chain on the wash hand basin plug was annoying. There were no instructions for finding the property which was difficult. The property was actually in Culham and not Abingdon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old-fashioned country pub next to Culham station. Some low level train and road noise but still peaceful. Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room and bed. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent evening meal, comfortable good nights sleep never even heard the trains! Great English breakfast overall good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
A fairly standard village pub atmosphere, the staff were pleasant, food and drink were nice, the room was adequate for my overnight stay, as expected being adjacent to a main line, there is occasional noise but nothing too disturbing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024