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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Reading by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Reading start from £43. The average price for this train route is around £62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Exeter to Reading?
The average train journey time from Exeter to Reading is 1h 47m, covering a distance of 123 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 38m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Exeter to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, South Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Reading?
The earliest train from Exeter to Reading departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 21:16.
Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Reading?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Reading?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Exeter to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to Reading?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Exeter to Reading was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £45To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Exeter to Reading as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £45 to £191 for a train ticket from Exeter to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £45, which is on 2025-12-05.
