There are 5 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Exeter International Airport to St Davids Stationbus 58A / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 38m£58–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
5h 24m£19–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Reading130.4 mi
2h 33mDrive 130.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Readingcar 130.4 mi
2h 33m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Readingtrain Exeter St Davids - Reading
4h 37m£58–134
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Bridge Street via Exeter and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Reading is 144 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 38m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 37m.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Reading.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Reading, England?
FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Reading once a week. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Bus from Exeter International Airport to St Davids Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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