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Reading to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
06:27
Last train
Last train
22:28
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
1h 34m
Distance
Distance
196 km
Price
Price
AU$ 49.92*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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15:01
1h 58m, Direct
Reading
16:59
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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15:29
1h 46m, Direct
Reading
17:15
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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15:35
3h 4m, 1 change
Reading West
18:39
Exeter Central
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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15:55
2h 14m, 1 change
Reading
18:09
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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16:10
3h 29m, 1 change
Reading West
19:39
Exeter Central
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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16:29
1h 46m, Direct
Reading
18:15
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Fares from Reading to Exeter usually average around AU$ 49.92, 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!

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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

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 Reading to Exeter more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
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