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Exeter to Reading train route details

First train
First train
08:30
Last train
Last train
21:14
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
1h 58m
Distance
Distance
196 km
Price
Price
RUB 2,780.87*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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08:30
2h 3m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
10:33
Reading
Great Western Railway
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09:32
2h 19m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
11:51
Reading
Great Western Railway
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10:15
2h 3m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
12:18
Reading
Great Western Railway
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10:27
2h 17m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
12:44
Reading
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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11:06
2h 12m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
13:18
Reading
Great Western Railway
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11:27
2h 17m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
13:44
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CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Exeter to Reading typically cost around RUB 2,780.87, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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Sat18Apr
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Sun19Apr
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Mon20Apr
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Tue21Apr
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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Group travel deals

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