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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- €36
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- €92
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 3 h 44 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 3 h 56 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 14
- Distance
- 240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport 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 will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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L79392+
G2642010:06 AM 4h13 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €36 1 One-way 2 transfers- C47998+L79392+G26420
9:49 AM 4h30 St James' Park (SJP) 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €36 1 One-way 2 transfers - C47995 · Y41873+L79392+G26420
9:36 AM 4h43 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €76 1 One-way 3 transfers - Y41870+L79392+G26420
9:05 AM 5h14 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €76 1 One-way 2 transfers - C47998 · W34562+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G264169:49 AM 4h00 St James' Park (SJP) 1:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €81 1 One-way 3 transfers
- Y41870 · G14921+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26409
9:05 AM 3h44 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 12:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €105 1 One-way 3 transfers - Y41870 · G14921 · G15097
9:05 AM 3h50 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €100 1 One-way 2 transfers - C47993 · G14921+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26409
8:50 AM 3h59 St James' Park (SJP) 12:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €105 1 One-way 3 transfers - C47998 · W34562+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26416
9:49 AM 4h00 St James' Park (SJP) 1:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €81 1 One-way 3 transfers - C47993 · G14921 · G15097
8:50 AM 4h05 St James' Park (SJP) 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) €100 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (240 km) distance in 2h 56m.
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Journey facts
- Distance149 miles (240 km)
- Average train duration3h 30m
- Cheapest ticket price€19
- Trains per day15
- Fastest train2h 56m
- First train4:41 AM
- Last train10:45 PM
- Cheapest MonthJan
- Cheapest DayWed
- High SeasonJul - Sep
- Low SeasonJan - Mar
- Busiest DayTue
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- Best time to book1 day
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Live departures
Exeter to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41864+ G01064+W35432+ W45482 | On time 8:09 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h35 | 12:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4 transfers | |
| C47993 · G14921 · G15097 | On time 8:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h05 | 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C47993 · G14921+L80679+G26192 | On time 8:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h18 | 1:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| C47993 · G14921+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26409 | On time 8:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 3h59 | 12:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| Y41870 · G14921 · G15097 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h50 | 12:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| Y41870+L79392+G26420 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h14 | 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| Y41870 · G14921+L80679+G26192 | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h03 | 1:08 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| Y41870 · G14921+G26409+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 3h44 | 12:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| C47995 · W34559 · G15098 | On time 9:20 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h05 | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C47995 · W34559+G26307+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 9:20 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h05 | 1:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| C47995 · Y41873 · W34562+W45558 | On time 9:36 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h28 | 2:04 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4 transfers | |
| C47998 · W34562 · G15099 | On time 9:49 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h06 | 1:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C47998+L79392+G26420 | On time 9:49 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h30 | 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| C47998 · W34562+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26416 | On time 9:49 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 4h00 | 1:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| G15229+L79392+G26420 | On time 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h13 | 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport with Great Western Railway and South Western Railway. Night trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Great Western Railway and South Western Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Exeter and London Gatwick Airport
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FAQs: Trains from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
Most Exeter to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Exeter St Thomas from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas train station facilities and services
Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Exeter Central from Exeter city centre
Exeter Central train station facilities and services
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, 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 Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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