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Exeter to Reading (Station) trains

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The average train between Exeter and Reading (Station) takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Exeter to Reading (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 58m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Reading (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Reading (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Reading (Station) at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 52m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 58m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 49m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Reading (Station), Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 41m. South Western Railway also services this route once a week.

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