The Railway Inn

Abingdon inn with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Dates

November 2025

13

December 2025

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

Near the Thames River, The Railway Inn offers a warm welcome with a free cooked-to-order breakfast and daily manager's reception. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the garden or challenge friends at the billiards/pool table. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Arcade/game room
Snack bar/deli
Picnic area
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Blackout drapes/curtains
Flat-panel TV
Arcade/game room

$109 nightly

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Tomorrow

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

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

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

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

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

$65 nightly

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Station Road, Culham, Abingdon, England, OX14 3BT

What's nearby

University of Oxford - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
Bodleian Library - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
New Theatre Oxford - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
Oxford Brookes University - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
John Radcliffe Hospital - 21 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

Oxford (OXF) - 23 min drive
Appleford Station - 5 min drive
Abingdon Culham Station - 7 min walk
Abingdon Radley Station - 10 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

When you stay at The Railway Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 11 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekends
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception (select days)
Snack bar/deli

What to do

Pool table

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage

Facilities

Built in 1844
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Arcade/game room
Outdoor furniture
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Thin carpet in public areas
High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television

Home comfort

Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Railway Abingdon

Railway Inn Abingdon

The Railway Inn Inn

The Railway Inn Abingdon

The Railway Inn Inn Abingdon

Frequently asked questions

Does The Railway Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Railway Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Railway Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Railway Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Railway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at The Railway Inn and nearby?

The Railway Inn has 2 bars and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Railway Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Railway Inn like?

The Railway Inn is a short 7-minute walk from Abingdon Culham Station and 7 minutes' walk from High Ropes Oxford.

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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

Popular mentions

Service staff

Room

Trains

Food

Parking

Welcoming

Breakfast

Bed

Pub

Neighborhoods

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great value, and very filling. (12 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

Helpful friendly host. Overall a good stay and would use this accommodation again.

Ian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 4, 2025

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

Lee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 16, 2024

Good location, good food and drink, good service.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2022

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.

Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 3, 2024

Friendly, safe and clean hotel in a very convenient location, especially for the train to Oxford and London

2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 16, 2025

Will not stay here again.

Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 31, 2023

Short break

Enjoyed our stay. Everyone very helpful and pleasant. Lovely cooked breakfast. Very enjoyable

Jill, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 14, 2025

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.

Hazel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 23, 2024

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

Melanie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 19, 2023

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

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2023

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.

Skerntian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 8, 2023

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

Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 5, 2025

Great place to stay

Very nice pub and hotel. Love the location right next to the trian tracks.

Jeff, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 31, 2025

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.

Saul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 29, 2025

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

Robert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 24, 2025

Great value for money.

Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 10, 2025

Brilliant, lovely stay, friendly staff and owner

martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 19, 2025

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?

Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

Glen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 1, 2025

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.

Louise, 1-night trip