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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $519.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $519 Average price | $95 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Reading:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Reading costing on average $95 (€80).
A train is $439 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Reading costing on average $519 (€435).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $81 (€68) compared to roughly $50 (€42) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Reading
How to get from Exeter to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W345599:43 AM2h25Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:08 PMReading station (RDG)$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W345599:43 AM2h25Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:08 PMReading station (RDG)$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- V219099:16 AM2h09Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:25 AMReading station (RDG)$1091One-way0 transfers
Other options
G01069+G1504510:27 AM2h22Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:49 PMReading station (RDG)$801One-way1 transfer- G00869_G01067+W351789:27 AM2h23Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:50 AMReading station (RDG)$801One-way1 transfer
- G1490210:15 AM2h31Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:46 PMReading station (RDG)$801One-way0 transfers
- NX101 · NX200 · RRRA15:10 PM7h05Exeter, Honiton Road12:15 AMReading, Blagrave Street$761One-way2 transfers
- NX101 · NX200 · RRRA14:50 PM7h25Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court12:15 AMReading, Blagrave Street$761One-way2 transfers
- NX101 · NX202 · RRRA19:40 AM6h29Exeter, Honiton Road4:09 PMReading, Blagrave Street$1151One-way2 transfers
BA1339+BA40865:55 PM3h30Exeter International Airport9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3611One-way1 transfer- BA1341+BA40865:55 PM13h35Exeter International Airport7:30 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$5951One-way1 transfer
- BA1461+BA78301:25 PM8h10Exeter International Airport9:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Reading:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Reading costing on average $95 (€80).
A train is $439 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Reading costing on average $519 (€435).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Reading as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Reading by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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