The average train between North Devon and Reading takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from North Devon to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between North Devon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from North Devon is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 3:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from North Devon to Reading. However, there are services departing from North Devon station and arriving at Reading station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
North Devon to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
North Devon to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your North Devon to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between North Devon and Reading is 218.8 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Reading via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 21m.