The main stations covered by the First Great Western train lines are Swindon, Oxford, Reading, Didcot Parkway, Cardiff Central, Exeter St David’s, Bristol Temple Meads, Temple Parkway and Bath Spa. Their trains also stop at 200 other stations. Passengers can take advantage of on board services such as power points for laptops and trolley services for food and drink. The complimentary company magazine ‘Go Do…’ is also available for passengers to read.

First Great Western train services also connect to many of the major airports in the UK. Direct routes are available to Southampton, Heathrow and Gatwick. First Great Western also works in close connection with bus services to offer choice for passengers travelling on to Exeter, Cardiff and Bristol airports. The rail and bus link is also available for passengers travelling from Reading to Heathrow. Direct Heathrow train services operate from London Paddington station. Passengers travelling to Gatwick can take a direct First Great Western train from Reading to the airport.

There are many options for train tickets. Regular travellers making three or more journeys per week may get better value from a season ticket. These can be bought online or at train stations. They can last for as little as one week or as long as one year. Limited travel options are available through off-peak, off-peak day returns, ranger and rover tickets, which restrict the times, you can travel. Buy anytime tickets do not have to be purchased in advance and there are no restrictions on the travel times. Advance tickets offer amazing value for money but they are restricted to the train times detailed on your ticket.

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