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Reading to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
08:29
Last train
Last train
21:25
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
2h 2m
Distance
Distance
196 km
Price
Price
AU$ 31.62*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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08:29
1h 41m, Direct
Reading
10:10
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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09:02
2h 5m, Direct
Reading
11:07
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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09:29
1h 42m, Direct
Reading
11:11
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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10:30
1h 42m, Direct
Reading
12:12
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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10:55
2h 11m, Direct
Reading
13:06
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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11:00
1h 58m, Direct
Reading
12:58
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Explore the cheapest prices to Exeter from Reading this week

Typical ticket prices between Reading and Exeter are around AU$ 31.62, 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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Sun19Apr
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Mon20Apr
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Tue21Apr
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Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Reading to Exeter when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
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