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Exeter to Reading train route details

First train
First train
13:15
Last train
Last train
21:14
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
1h 38m
Distance
Distance
196 km
Price
Price
TWD 579.00*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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13:15
1h 49m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
15:04
Reading
Great Western Railway
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13:27
2h 18m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
15:45
Reading
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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13:42
2h 6m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
15:48
Reading
Great Western Railway
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14:15
1h 43m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
15:58
Reading
Great Western Railway
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14:43
1h 59m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
16:42
Reading
Great Western Railway
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15:15
1h 47m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
17:02
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Typical ticket prices between Exeter and Reading are around TWD 579.00, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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