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Exeter to Reading train route details
First train
05:52
Last train
21:14
Journey time
1h 38m
Distance
196 km
Price
€ 29.85*
What are the next train times from Exeter to Reading?
Explore all upcoming journeys from Exeter to Reading happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
16:15 Exeter St Davids | 17:57 Reading |  | Find Tickets |
16:27 Exeter St Davids | 18:45 Reading |  | Find Tickets |
17:15 Exeter St Davids | 19:00 Reading | | Find Tickets |
17:27 Exeter St Davids | 19:47 Reading | | Find Tickets |
17:52 Exeter St Davids | 19:56 Reading | | Find Tickets |
18:27 Exeter St Davids | 20:44 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Reading from Exeter this week
Fares from Exeter to Reading usually average around € 29.85, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Exeter to Reading
Book in advance
Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Exeter to Reading. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
Split Tickets discount
It might seem unusual, but buying several cheaper tickets for different sections of your journey can result in substantial savings - and you won't need to move seats at all. Even better, Trip.com automatically finds and arranges these split tickets for you, so there's no complicated planning required.
Group travel deals
If your party consists of 3 to 9 travellers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Exeter to Reading more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travellers
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times
Return train tickets
Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route
Season tickets
Offering unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, or annual options, these tickets can help you save around a third on train fares
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