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Reading to Exeter train route details

First train
First train
06:27
Last train
Last train
22:28
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Exeter
Journey time
Journey time
1h 34m
Distance
Distance
122 miles
Price
Price
£17.20*
Train Operators
Train Operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South 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
Exeter Central
Great Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
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08:29
1h 39m, Direct
Reading
10:08
Exeter St Davids
Great Western Railway
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09:29
1h 44m, Direct
Reading
11:13
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Reading and Exeter - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Reading to Exeter when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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