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Exeter to Reading Train Route Details

First train
First train
14:15
Last train
Last train
23:04
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
1h 42m
Distance
Distance
196 km
Price
Price
TWD 1,148.00*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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14:15
1h 43m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
15:58
Reading
Great Western Railway
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14:43
1h 59m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
16:42
Reading
Great Western Railway
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15:15
1h 47m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
17:02
Reading
Great Western Railway
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15:42
2h, Direct
Exeter St Davids
17:42
Reading
Great Western Railway
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16:15
1h 42m, Direct
Exeter St Davids
17:57
Reading
Great Western Railway
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16:27
2h 18m, 1 change
Exeter St Davids
18:45
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CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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Fares from Exeter to Reading usually average around TWD 1,148.00, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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