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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 16 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Reading.

Average Price$20 - $20Average Duration3h 30m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$76 - $266Average Duration1h 47m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$21 - $35Average Duration2h 50m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Exeter to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 1 hour 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
1h 47mAverage Duration
$76Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Exeter to Reading: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$81
Average train trip duration1h 47m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:44am
Distance123 miles (197 km)
Latest train departure6:15pm

Exeter to Reading Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Exeter to Reading was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Exeter to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $256 for a train ticket from Exeter to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-05-16.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Exeter and Reading is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Reading.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Reading, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Exeter and Reading compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Exeter to Reading while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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