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Exeter to Reading train route details

First train
First train
05:14
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
€ 10.34*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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05:14
3h 23m, 1 change
Exeter Central
08:37
Reading West
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05:52
2h 9m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
08:01
Reading
Great Western Railway
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06:39
2h 17m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
08:56
Reading
Great Western Railway
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06:52
1h 43m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
08:35
Reading
Great Western Railway
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07:44
2h 18m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
10:02
Reading
Great Western Railway
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07:52
1h 38m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
09:30
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Explore the cheapest prices to Reading from Exeter this week

Typical ticket prices between Exeter and Reading are around € 10.34, 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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Sat11Apr
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