Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$43

Average price

$66

Fastest journey

5 h 35 m

Average duration

6 h 52 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

240 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Exeter for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Fri, Jul 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 240 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .

On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBus
01:10AM6h20
Exeter
07:30AMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:25AM8h40
Exeter
06:05PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$471One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:05PM5h35
Exeter
10:40PMLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 148 miles (239 km)

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€31

Average price

Cheapest

€73

Average price

5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 34m

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30m

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National Express

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Live departures

Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, July 10
Last updated at 12:31 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX504 · NX201
Delayed
2:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
6h05
8:30 PM 8:30 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX504 · NX2012:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h55
8:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX504 · NX2013:00 AM Exeter, Honiton Road
5h50
8:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX210
On time
4:45 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h55
10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX210
On time
4:45 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
6h05
10:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX2104:55 AM Exeter, Honiton Road
5h45
10:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX504 · NX0256:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h45
12:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX504 · NX0256:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h35
12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX504 · NX0256:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road
5h25
12:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX200
On time
8:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h15
1:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX200
On time
8:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h25
1:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX2008:20 AM Exeter, Honiton Road
5h05
1:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
7h10
3:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
7h20
3:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX025
On time
3:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h45
9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX025
On time
3:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
5h35
9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
national_expressNX501 · NX0254:05 PM Exeter, Honiton Road
5h25
9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Buses from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
148 miles (239 km)
Average bus duration
4h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
$19 (€15)
Buses per day
24
Fastest bus
5h 25m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
16:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express and FlixBus from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buy your official National Express and FlixBus bus tickets between Exeter and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $17 (€13) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Exeter - London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $65
  • National Express frequency: 6 a day

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Popular bus stations from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Exeter
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DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Honiton Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the station (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
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  • Ramps
WC
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  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Exeter, Honiton Road
  • Bus: 4, 9, 56
Exeter, Sidwell Street (City Centre)
Exeter, Bampfylde Street (Express Coach Stop 34)
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Exeter, Sidewell Street (Snack bar "Subway")
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