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Reading to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
21:29
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
US$20.52*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South 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
3h 7m, 1 change
Reading
01:35
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Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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06:27
2h 17m, Direct
Reading
08:44
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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07:00
3h 40m, 1 change
Reading West
10:40
Exeter Central
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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07:27
2h, Direct
Reading
09:27
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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08:28
3h 11m, 1 change
Reading West
11:39
Paris
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Reading to Exeter typically cost around US$20.52, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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