The Railway Inn

Inn with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Thames River

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Dates

November 2025

9

December 2025

Desk, blackout drapes, 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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Tomorrow

Nov 10 - Nov 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Wardrobe or closet

Desk

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Flat-panel TV

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Wardrobe or closet

Desk

Heating

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Flat-panel TV

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Wardrobe or closet

Heating

Rollaway/extra beds (free)

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

162 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room

Highlights

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Wardrobe or closet

Heating

Rollaway/extra beds (free)

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

‪The Nags Head - ‬4 min drive
‪The Chequers at Burcot - ‬4 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
‪The Narrows (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
‪The Crown & Thistle - ‬4 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
Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
A billiards/pool table 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

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Business services

$86 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

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 Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Railway Inn on Nov 10, 2025 start from $119.54, 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 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 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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The Railway Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Jun 16, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Lee

Jun 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly host. Location very quiet Pub and accomodation very dated but clean. Ok for one night.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Sep 16, 2024

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

Christopher

Jul 15, 2022

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

Verified traveler

Mar 3, 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Jun 16, 2025

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

Will not stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Jul 31, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Melanie

Jun 23, 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Aug 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Everything in the room was clean and fairly new, just not great quality.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skerntian

Aug 2, 2023

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

Great place

This is a really quaint and rustic hotel literally by a train station. I really liked the setting, the room, the area, the ambience and everything. I had great sleep and you need to visit this place just for the lamb cutlets. Room was spotless, bed was comfy, and food was hearty and amazing. For people who love jogging/walking/biking there is a cycling/walking route alongside abingdon road with plenty of blackberries which can make for a great exercise in the morning or afternoon. As a suggestion, I do genuinely believe the food portions are massive and I would say perhaps asking guests when they check in if they going to have dinner might be helpful for guests. This was a great stay and I will look to come back.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim

Sep 8, 2023

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

A great place to explore the surrounding areas

Booked the Railway Inn as I was visiting the local area and it seemed to work as a midway point, even though a bit out of the way. No real expectations but it was a great experience, particularly the welcome from the friendly host and a delicious cooked breakfast included with the room. There was some noise from the road and due to the heat and keeping the window open, made it a bit more challenging to sleep but the beds were comfy and the room was clean and well equipped. Had a minor power outage so showering with the phone light created a mini adventure! I'd like to have taken advantage of what looked like a well stocked bar and some more excellent food but sadly had to move on after just one night

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

ALAGIRISAMY

Oct 1, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Sep 7, 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

Aug 24, 2025

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

Robert

Jul 29, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Jun 26, 2025

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

Paul

Jun 24, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Great value for money.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Jun 10, 2025

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

Brilliant, lovely stay, friendly staff and owner

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

May 19, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen

May 15, 2025

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

Louise

May 1, 2025

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