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How to get fromReading to South Westby train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to South West by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2h 25m
    £80–133
  2. Drive  139.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to South Westcar car 139.7 mi
    2h 57m
    £35–51
  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    5h 8m
    £258–519

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and South West, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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