The average train between Reading and Exeter takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Exeter. 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 Reading and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
Reading to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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The distance between Reading and Exeter is 196.2 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 1h 42m.