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Reading to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
19:01
Last train
Last train
22:56
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
1h 39m
Distance
Distance
196 km
Price
Price
€ 29.76*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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19:01
2h 8m, Direct
Reading
21:09
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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19:31
1h 43m, Direct
Reading
21:14
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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20:28
2h 1m, Direct
Reading
22:29
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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21:29
2h 3m, Direct
Reading
23:32
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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22:28
2h 49m, 1 change
Reading
01:17
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Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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06:25
2h 46m, 1 change
Reading
09:11
Paris
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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Explore the cheapest prices to Exeter from Reading this week

Typical ticket prices between Reading and Exeter are around € 29.76, 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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Sat25Apr
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Sun26Apr
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Mon27Apr
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Tue28Apr
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Wed29Apr
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    Bonhay Rd
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    Premier Inn Exeter City Centre
    2 Southernhay Gardens
    8.5/10
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    Magdalen St
    8.4/10
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    The Gissons Hotel
    Exeter Road, Exeter
    7.7/10
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  • Hotel Indigo EXETER by IHG
    Hotel Indigo EXETER by IHG
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How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Exeter

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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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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
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Group travel deals

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