Trains tickets from Reading to Exeter

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TodayAug 11
from $83
TomorrowAug 12
from $80
WedAug 13
from $52
ThuAug 14
from $78
FriAug 15
from $78
SatAug 16
from $74
SunAug 17
from $78
MonAug 18
from $78

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One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Reading
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Reading to Exeter.

Average Price$15 - $78Average Duration3h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $27Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Reading to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Reading - Exeter

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/09
$76
08/10
$74
Today
$58
08/12
$76
08/13
$50
08/14
$75
08/15
$75
08/16
$70
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Exeter was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $185 for a train ticket from Reading to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-08-13.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Reading to Exeter is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Reading and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Reading to Exeter while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Exeter to Reading

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