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The Railway Inn

3.0 star property
Riverside charm awaits at this welcoming inn where mornings begin with freshly cooked breakfast and evenings offer billiards entertainment

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 408
AED 489 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, 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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • High Ropes Oxford - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thames Path - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Oxford - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 21 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nags Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers at Burcot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Narrows (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ma Chérie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 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 manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Railway Inn have comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and toilet paper
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • 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 elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1844
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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 3:00 PM - 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 6 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Railway Inn on 7 January 2026 start from $133.98, 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?

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?

Check-out 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

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Great place to stay

Very nice pub and hotel. Love the location right next to the trian tracks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely place! The owners are lovely and the food was amazing and very well priced, definitely going to be staying again when I’m back in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

4/10 Poor

Saul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Railway inn

The B&B is next to a train station the main line to Oxford the trains Where every 20mins throughout the night the noice wasn’t good the main road was also close and from 6am it was busy with traffic. The room was okay pillows where rock hard and the shower room needed a good clean and there was yellow slime around the bottom of the shower tray have a video of required the sink was dirty . They don’t cater for gluten free guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Ephraim

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

6/10 Okay

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

One night at the Railway Inn

This was a basic hotel with basic pub grub. Very uncomfortable pillows and I had a terrible night as my room was so noisy. It is right on the railway station, and although the trains were not such an issue with a room at the back, the main road most certainly was! I hardly had any sleep. The breakfast was measly. On the plus side, the staff were lovely and the landlady Pauline was very kind and accomodating above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere, good service and lovely home cooked meals available, good location for local attractions, just a relaxing Inn with friendly attentive staff, will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, safe and clean hotel in a very convenient location, especially for the train to Oxford and London
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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