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Exeter to Reading train route details

First train
05:14

Last train
21:14

Journey time
1h 38m

Distance
196 km

Price
CAD 49.76*
What are the next train times from Exeter to Reading?
Discover all upcoming Exeter to Reading services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:14 Exeter Central | 08:37 Reading West | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
05:52 Exeter St Davids | 08:01 Reading | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:39 Exeter St Davids | 08:56 Reading | ![]() | Find Tickets |
06:52 Exeter St Davids | 08:35 Reading | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:44 Exeter St Davids | 10:02 Reading | ![]() | Find Tickets |
07:52 Exeter St Davids | 09:30 Paris | ![]() | Find Tickets |
Explore the cheapest prices to Reading from Exeter this week
Fares from Exeter to Reading usually average around CAD 49.76, 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!
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
How to book cheap train tickets from Exeter to Reading

Group travel deals
Travelling with a group of 3 to 9 people? Most train companies offer group discounts, allowing you to save up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes journeys from Exeter to Reading more budget-friendly for families, friends, or colleagues travelling together.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Explore a range of Railcards that typically offer 1/3 off most train tickets, including the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, as well as the 16-17 Saver, which offers 50% off. They’re easy to purchase and store digitally in your Trip.com app, meaning you're only ever a tap away from great savings.

Split Tickets discount
It may sound odd, but splitting your journey into smaller segments by purchasing separate, cheaper tickets can often lead to significant savings, all while you remain in the same seat for the entire trip. The best part? Trip.com handles these splits for you, meaning you don't have to do any painstaking planning.

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.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Advance train tickets
Available up to 12 weeks before the journey, these are generally the most cost-effective option for cost-conscious travellers

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Allow for cheaper and more flexible travel when avoiding weekday rush hour times

Season tickets
With weekly, monthly, and annual versions, these tickets provide unlimited travel between two stations and typically reduce fares by about 1/3

Return train tickets
Allows travel for both the outbound and return legs of your journey on the same route
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.










