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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
Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • ‪Throwing Buns - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers at Burcot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Narrows - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Railway Inn

Inn near Thames River
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Railway Inn. 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
  • Outdoor furniture, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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

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 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?

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 North Wessex Downs and Chiltern Hills. University of Oxford and New Theatre Oxford are also within 12 mi (20 km). Abingdon Culham Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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The Railway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

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

8/10

Perfect location for my trip and very helpful staff to make my visit enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Good location, good food and drink, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Kind staff and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Nice friendly hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

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

Lovely old country pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Overnight stay on route to Derby. Ideal for visiting Oxford or Didcot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

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

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

10/10

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

Had a really good nights sleep. Despite the train line being fully active, could not hear during the stay. Would stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

Friendly staff, easy parking and close to my work place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

We were made very welcome. We were even taken into town to save us getting a taxi.Our room was comfortable & clean. Breakfast was excellent & very filling. The hotel was situated in a very picturesque area next to the railway. However the trains didnt keep us awake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel which is a great base to explore the surrounding area. The owner is lovely and works very hard to make your stay comfortable. Rooms were well equipped. Just be aware trains do go past!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast, for me the bed was too hard so didnt sleep and the towel a little on the small size. Overall was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

This is a simple old-fashioned hotel with thoughtful and helpful staff. I enjoyed it's simplicity and price. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023