How to travel from Exeter to Reading

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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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Bus

$76

Average price

Cheapest

$92

Average price

2h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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from Exeter to Reading

How to get from Exeter to Reading by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Exeter to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayV00964
    9:16 AM2h07
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    11:23 AMReading station (RDG)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayV00964
    9:16 AM2h07
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    11:23 AMReading station (RDG)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayV64658
    10:16 AM2h06
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    12:22 PMReading station (RDG)
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayL23311 · V00964
    9:06 AM2h17
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    11:23 AMReading station (RDG)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP31599 · V64658
    10:06 AM2h16
    Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
    12:22 PMReading station (RDG)
    $781One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayV64657
    11:16 AM2h06
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    1:22 PMReading station (RDG)
    $781One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX102 · NX200 · RRRA1
    9:40 AM7h05
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    4:45 PMReading, Blagrave Street
    $1031One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX101 · NX202 · RRRA1
    6:30 AM7h37
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    2:07 PMReading, Blagrave Street
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX106 · NX200 · RRRA1
    3:15 AM7h30
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    10:45 AMReading, Blagrave Street
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • LoganairBA7830+British AirwaysBA1461
    1:45 PM8h10
    Exeter International Airport
    9:55 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $6941One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1403+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8993
    4:35 PM3h45
    Exeter International Airport
    8:20 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $5001One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Reading

Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Reading.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Reading including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Reading is a train with an average price of $68 (€56).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Exeter to Reading is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Reading is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Reading:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Exeter to Reading:
  • 5 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

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