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Reading to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
16:10
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
PHP 2,088.93*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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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
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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17:02
2h, Direct
Reading
19:02
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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17:19
3h 20m, 1 change
Reading West
20:39
Exeter Central
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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17:29
1h 46m, Direct
Reading
19:15
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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18:02
2h 3m, Direct
Reading
20:05
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 PHP 2,088.93, 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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