Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

zł364

Average ticket price on Sep 20

zł407

Fastest journey on Sep 20

3 h 39 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

3 h 46 m

Trains on Sep 20

6

Distance

242 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around zł407 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł364.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) without transferring at least once.

  • Great Western RailwayW34564+Elizabeth lineC38174+ThameslinkW45811
    9:32 AM3h52
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    1:24 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    3641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC01236+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressC82994
    10:14 AM3h46
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    2:00 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    3641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34561+Elizabeth lineC38104+ThameslinkW45770
    8:30 AM4h00
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    12:30 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    3641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC01236 · C33126
    10:14 AM3h39
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    1:53 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    4501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34561 · C33123
    8:30 AM3h47
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    12:17 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
    4501One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł271 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł271, while a flight costs an average of zł2129.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

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Bus
Flight
Driving

zł412

Average price

zł271

Average price

Cheapest

zł2129

Average price

zł242

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 35m

Average total duration

5h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

2h 55m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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National Express

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Loganair

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is a bus with an average price of zł271.

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):

A bus is zł141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average zł412.

A bus is zł1858 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average zł2129.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 24m.

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 13m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around zł412 compared to roughly zł242 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times

The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western RailwayW34573 · C42353
Delayed
11:23 AM 12:16 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
3h39
3:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34573+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+SouthernX06816
Delayed
11:23 AM 12:16 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
3h33
3:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers
Sunday, September 20
Great Western RailwayW34561 · C331238:30 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h47
12:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34561+Elizabeth lineC38104+ThameslinkW457708:30 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h00
12:30 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34564 · C331259:32 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h45
1:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayW34564+Elizabeth lineC38174+ThameslinkW458119:32 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h52
1:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC01236 · C3312610:14 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h39
1:53 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayC01236+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressC8299410:14 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h46
2:00 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł231 but you can travel from only zł74 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 2h 56m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from zł74
Distance
150 miles (242 km)
Average train duration
3h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
zł231
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
2h 56m
First train
12:07 AM
Last train
7:25 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from zł74

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from zł74. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
2h 56m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
zł267
Great Western Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
3h 36m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
zł231
South Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at zł231, while the average price is around zł412.
The train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) takes 2h 56m and runs 11 per day.
The distance by train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is 150 miles (242 km).
The first train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 12:07 AM.
The last train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 7:25 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
There is no direct train service currently available from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by bus, with a cost of around zł74.
The train journey from Exeter St Davids to Gatwick Airport offers scenic views of the English countryside, with stretches through rolling hills, quaint villages, and glimpses of the South Downs, making it a pleasant and picturesque travel experience.
A day trip from Exeter St Davids to Gatwick Airport is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 56m. There are 8 trains per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Since neither Exeter St Davids (EXD) nor Gatwick Airport (GTW) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) include London, Brighton, Haywards Heath, Horley, Guildford.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Exeter
Arrival train stations in London
Exeter St DavidsExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus355, 6A, 5B, 4A, 4, 66 · 6m · zł9 · every ~20 min
4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · zł9 · every ~19 min

Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services

Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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