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Reading to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
15:55
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
KRW 33,460.00*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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15:55
2h 14m, 1 change
Reading
18:09
Exeter St Davids
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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16:10
3h 29m, 1 change
Reading West
19:39
Exeter Central
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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16:29
1h 46m, Direct
Reading
18:15
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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17:02
2h, Direct
Reading
19:02
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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17:19
3h 20m, 1 change
Reading West
20:39
Exeter Central
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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17:29
1h 46m, Direct
Reading
19:15
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Reading to Exeter typically cost around KRW 33,460.00, 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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Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Reading to Exeter. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
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Group travel deals

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