The average train between Reading and North Devon takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to North Devon. 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 North Devon. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:31 PM which arrives into North Devon at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to North Devon. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at North Devon station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Reading to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to North Devon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Barnstaple station.
Book your Reading to North Devon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and North Devon is 218.8 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 3h 32m.