What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station is to rideshare which costs £16 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Exeter Coach Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Exeter Coach Station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Exeter Coach Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

The distance between Reading and Exeter Coach Station is 139 miles. The road distance is 135.5 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Exeter Coach Station without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Exeter Coach Station bus from?

Reading to Exeter Coach Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Exeter Coach Station train from?

Reading to Exeter Coach Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

The best way to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Reading to Exeter Coach Station bus arrive?

Reading to Exeter Coach Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Reading to Exeter Coach Station train arrive?

Reading to Exeter Coach Station train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter Central station.

Can I drive from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Exeter Coach Station is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Reading to Exeter Coach Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

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Where can I stay near Exeter Coach Station?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Exeter Coach Station.

Can I share a ride from Reading to Exeter Coach Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and Exeter Coach Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Reading to Exeter Coach Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Exeter Coach Station by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
1h 57m
£39–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bampfylde Streetbus Ukn49 / ...
4h 56m
£14–26
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Reading to Exeterrideshare 135.1 mi
3h 8m
£16
Train via Exeter Coach Station
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2h 6m
£35–120
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 47m
£34–71
Drive 134.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Exeter Coach Stationcar 134.7 mi
2h 40m
£33–48

Reading to Exeter Coach Station by train and bus

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £35–120 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bampfylde Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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