Trains from Reading to Exeter

Reading to Exeter train information

Reading Exeter train map

Train duration 2h14m
Arrival Exeter, England
Departure Reading, England
Distance 122 Miles
Lowest train price from £52.00
Average train price £66.00
  • There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you are able to see the trains between Reading in England to Exeter in England as well as the rail company for this route.
  • There are 122 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Reading to Exeter is normally 2h14m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Exeter from Reading, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.
  • The lowest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £52.00 one way.

Best prices for Reading to Exeter train tickets

from £52.00 MORE 2h14m

Reading - Exeter prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Reading to Exeter by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Train times Reading to Exeter

When are the next trains to Exeter?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Reading
15:01
Exeter St Davids
16:59
1h58m Multiple companies
Reading
15:01
Exeter Central
17:18
2h17m Multiple companies
Reading
15:29
Exeter St Davids
17:15
1h46m Multiple companies
Reading
15:29
Exeter Central
17:28
1h59m Multiple companies
Reading
15:29
Exeter St Thomas
17:34
2h05m Multiple companies
Reading West
15:35
Exeter Central
18:39
3h04m Multiple companies
Reading West
16:10
Exeter Central
19:39
3h29m Multiple companies
Reading
16:29
Exeter St Davids
18:15
1h46m Multiple companies
Reading
16:29
Exeter Central
18:29
2h00m Multiple companies
Reading
16:29
Exeter St Thomas
18:33
2h04m Multiple companies
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Reading - Exeter: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£38

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£37

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£37

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£40

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£40

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Days before Departure

Booking your train ticket in advance is often cheaper than leaving it to the day you travel. Yet, as you can notice in the chart above, the cost of train tickets Reading to Exeter tend to remain approximately the same and cost £37.

Best prices for Reading to Exeter trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Reading and Exeter by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Exeter to Reading and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Reading
Exeter
St Thomas
£52.00 26/03/2025 20:28 8 days ago
Reading
Exeter
St Thomas
£52.00 26/03/2025 19:31 8 days ago
Reading
Exeter
Central
£52.00 26/03/2025 15:01 8 days ago
Reading
Exeter
St Davids
£52.00 26/03/2025 15:01 8 days ago
Reading
Exeter
St Thomas
£52.00 26/03/2025 15:29 8 days ago
Reading
Exeter
St Davids
£52.00 26/03/2025 15:29 8 days ago
Reading
Exeter
Central
£52.50 26/03/2025 15:29 8 days ago
Reading
West
Exeter
Central
£53.00 26/03/2025 15:35 8 days ago
Reading
West
Exeter
Central
£53.00 26/03/2025 16:10 8 days ago
Reading
Exeter
St Thomas
£68.50 26/03/2025 16:29 8 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Reading - Exeter train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Reading Exeter train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Reading to Exeter? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Reading Exeter ticket (i.e.: £65.71)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£65.71 = 1.34. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Reading to Exeter (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most train fares for one year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Reading to Exeter train £65.71 £43.81 £21.90 1.34

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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