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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 NT$3,848
NT$4,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Abingdon is home to The Railway Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Wittenham Clumps, while New Theatre Oxford and Ashmolean Museum are cultural highlights. North Wessex Downs and Chiltern Hills are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Abingdon travel guide
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Station Road, Culham, Abingdon, England, OX14 3BT

What's nearby

  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Oxford
    University of Oxford
    17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK
    New Theatre Oxford
    18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, part of The University of Oxford in United Kingdom
    John Radcliffe Hospital
    21 min drive - 18.4 km
  • High Ropes Oxford
    5 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Ma Chérie
    6 min drive
  • The Black Swan
    5 min drive
  • The Narrows (Wetherspoon)
    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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • 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

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 2026/3/29, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Railway Inn on 2026/3/30 start from NT$3,848, excluding 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

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Felicity

Cleanliness not to a high standard, food nice but also noises
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was on the top floor so the water pressure for the shower was poor. Food was lovely: evening meal and hot breakfast. Right next to the railway line so if you are a light sleeper then take some ear plugs. Room was tired but clean. Bed was comfy. Small TV Ample parking. Would I stay again? Yes, but ask not to be on the top floor. Hopefully the shower is better on a lower floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ALAGIRISAMY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hi Expedia, First, I'm not sure how you added this property to your prestige e-commerce. The amount I paid for one night's stay is not worth it. The receptionists displayed terrible behaviour; they had pets and smelled all around the bar, dining, and reception area. We went to break fast at 9:05 a.m., and they said it was closed. Not even a single customer was there, but there was no courtesy to ask for coffee or any flexible, continuous breakfast. Imagine, this 2 km/3 km surrounding hotel has no local shop or convenience store to buy. I leave the place without any food or coffee (cover breakfast). Also, she showed her face, which we could not tolerate, and complained to us, "You guys bring outside food without asking permission from us." Firstly, the dining place smelled of pets, and how was she expected to eat? Secondly, there was no food or restaurant after 9pm/9:30pm. Last night, I saw many others bring pizza and other foods to their rooms and open the balcony, too, but still, she raised questions to us. The hotel management should have declared or told us that no outside food was allowed while checking in or booking a reservation with the Expedia portal, but they surprised us by not providing food choices and by not having a food corner within 2 km of this property. There was no proper shower water supply (I complained multiple times), and the towels had a urine-like smell. I don't know how Expedia added this property to your e-commerce.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

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

Comfy bed

Nice comfy bed and a decent size room. Could do with a fridge though. Breakfast was delicious, but they had no vegan options. I may stay here again, but only if the price drops. It’s too expensive for what’s on offer. I’d really like to see a fridge in the room. It makes all the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poorly maintained tired unloved property. Hair in my dinner. Mould on the kettle tray in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent value

It's the Railway so expect railway noise. Last dinner orders quite early so plan for that. Easy parking. Pillows bit hard for my stiff old neck. Dog friendly. Never ask for a omelette for breakfast - the NO is v stern!! 😂
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

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