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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, and a bus costs an average of $75.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Exeter to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
V009649:16 AM2h07Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:23 AMReading station (RDG)$731One-way0 transfers
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V009649:16 AM2h07Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:23 AMReading station (RDG)$731One-way0 transfers
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V6465810:16 AM2h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:22 PMReading station (RDG)$781One-way0 transfers
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L23311 · V009649:06 AM2h17Exeter St Thomas (EXT)11:23 AMReading station (RDG)$731One-way1 transfer
P31599 · V6465810:06 AM2h16Exeter St Thomas (EXT)12:22 PMReading station (RDG)$781One-way1 transfer
V6465711:16 AM2h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:22 PMReading station (RDG)$781One-way0 transfers
NX102 · NX200 · RRRA19:40 AM7h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court4:45 PMReading, Blagrave Street$1031One-way2 transfers
NX101 · NX202 · RRRA16:30 AM7h37Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court2:07 PMReading, Blagrave Street$1041One-way2 transfers
NX106 · NX200 · RRRA13:15 AM7h30Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:45 AMReading, Blagrave Street$971One-way2 transfers
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BA14611:45 PM8h10Exeter International Airport9:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$6941One-way1 transfer
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BA89934:35 PM3h45Exeter International Airport8:20 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$5001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Reading:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Reading costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Reading by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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