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Exeter to Reading Train Route Details

First train
First train
09:16
Last train
Last train
21:14
Departure city
Departure city
Exeter
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
1h 38m
Distance
Distance
196 km
Price
Price
9,92 EUR*
Train operators
Train operators
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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09:16
1 godz. 42 min., Bezpośredni
Exeter St Davids
10:58
Reading
Great Western Railway
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09:43
1 godz. 57 min., Bezpośredni
Exeter St Davids
11:40
Reading
Great Western Railway
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10:15
1 godz. 45 min., Bezpośredni
Exeter St Davids
12:00
Reading
Great Western Railway
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10:27
2 godz. 17 min., 1 change
Exeter St Davids
12:44
Reading
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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11:15
1 godz. 43 min., Bezpośredni
Exeter St Davids
12:58
Reading
Great Western Railway
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11:27
2 godz. 19 min., 1 change
Exeter St Davids
13:46
Paris
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

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