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Reading to Exeter train

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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Exeter

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Great Western RailwayG44752
12:49AM4h13
Reading station (RDG)
05:02AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$591One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayG44752
12:49AM2h18
Reading station (RDG)
03:07AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$591One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayC90215
05:47AM4h51
Reading West (RDW)
10:38AMExeter Central (EXC)
$731One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG44752
12:49AM4h24
Reading station (RDG)
05:13AMExeter Central (EXC)
$731One-way
1 transfer

Live departures

Reading to Exeter

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 7
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western Railway
G44752
On time
12:49AM Reading station (RDG)
4h13
05:02AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT)		1 transfer
Great Western Railway
G44752
12:49AM Reading station (RDG)
2h18
03:07AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway
G44752
On time
12:49AM Reading station (RDG)
4h24
05:13AM Exeter Central (EXC)		1 transfer
South Western Railway
C90215
On time
05:47AM Reading West (RDW)
4h51
10:38AM Exeter Central (EXC)		1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Reading to Exeter

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Fastest Journey

2 h 18 m

Average

3 h 56 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

196 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Reading for Exeter every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Great Western RailwayG44752
12:49AM2h18
Reading station (RDG)
03:07AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$591One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailwayG44752
12:49AM4h13
Reading station (RDG)
05:02AMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$591One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG44752
12:49AM4h24
Reading station (RDG)
05:13AMExeter Central (EXC)
$731One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayC90215
05:47AM4h51
Reading West (RDW)
10:38AMExeter Central (EXC)
$731One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Reading to Exeter

Trains from Reading to Exeter run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€36) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€9)
Distance
121 miles (196 km)
Average train duration
2h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$40 (€36)
Trains per day
19
Direct trains
1
Train providers
2
Fastest train
1h 40m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:48
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $10 (€9)

Train providers: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western from Reading to Exeter trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail, South Western Railway and first_great_western train tickets between Reading and Exeter from $45 (€40) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Reading to Exeter train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
  • Cheapest Price: $45

FAQs: Trains from Reading to Exeter

FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Exeter.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Reading to Exeter can start from as little as $40 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Reading to Exeter is $58 (€51); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Reading to Exeter train time is 1 h 40 min   covering the 122 mile (196 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Reading to Exeter leaves at 12: 02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Reading to Exeter leaves at 11: 48 PM.
Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Reading to Exeter with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Reading to Exeter, you can count on Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Exeter. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Reading and Exeter and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 48 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Reading, which is located around 0.2 miles (415 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Exeter St Davids, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Exeter from Reading is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Reading to Exeter by train is September.
You have options as you can travel from Reading to Exeter 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Reading to Exeter

Reading
Exeter
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Exeter.
ReadingShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Global Cafe
  • Royal Tandoori
  • Sam’s Wraps
  • Central Kebabs
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Ibis
  • Malmaison
  • Thameside Hotel
  • Novotel
Public transit options for Reading
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Exeter is Exeter St Davids. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Davids for your journey to Exeter from Reading.
Exeter St DavidsWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Exeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Boston Tea Party
  • Exwick Fish & Chips
  • Taste of China
  • House Wong
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • St Olaves Hotel
  • The Queens Court Hotel
  • Park View Hotel
  • Oakcliffe Hotel
Public transit options for Exeter St Davids
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station

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