The Railway Inn

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Thames River

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Exterior
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Point of interest
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Station Road, Culham, Abingdon, England, OX14 3BT
  • Place, High Ropes Oxford
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 162 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Abingdon

In Abingdon .At this Abingdon inn, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Thames River and 6 miles (10 km) of Wittenham Clumps. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are North Wessex Downs and Chiltern Hills.

What's nearby

  • High Ropes Oxford - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Thames Path - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Oxford - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 18 min drive - 10.9 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
  • ‪The Narrows (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ma Chérie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Railway Inn

3-star inn near Thames River
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Railway Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Abingdon inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1844
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Railway Inn offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Abingdon inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Railway Inn to the airport?

The Railway Inn is 17.3 mi (23-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Railway Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Railway Inn.

Does The Railway Inn offer free breakfast?

The Railway Inn offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Railway Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Railway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Railway Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Railway Inn have a pool?

The Railway Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Railway Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Railway Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Railway Inn to downtown Abingdon?

The Railway Inn is 1.1 mi away from Culham.

The Railway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

ALAGIRISAMY

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Jeff

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

phil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

6/10 Okay

Lee

Traveled with partner
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

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 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