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

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
$83
Average ticket price on Nov 04
$158
Fastest journey on Nov 04
3 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
3 h 29 m
Trains on Nov 04
18
Distance
242 km
Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) without transferring at least 2 times.

  • SouthernC82349+South Western RailwayL79342
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG14979+Elizabeth lineC38339+ThameslinkW45424
    2 transfers
  • SouthernG88051+South Western RailwayL79363
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayG15127 · G14979
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW34788+ThameslinkW45435+Elizabeth lineC37160
    2 transfers

Journey information

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

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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $25 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 2h 49m.

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 $25

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Journey facts

  • Distance150 miles (242 km)
  • Average train duration3h 22m
  • Cheapest ticket price$30
  • Trains per day9
  • Fastest train2h 49m
  • First train3:00 AM
  • Last train10:30 PM
  • Cheapest MonthDec
  • Cheapest DayFri
  • High SeasonApr - Jun
  • Low SeasonOct - Dec
  • Busiest DayTue
  • Least Busy DaySun

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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 $25

Frequently asked questions about your Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).

Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $30, while the average price is around $105.
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) takes 2h 49m and runs 9 per day.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) leaves at 3:00 AM.
The distance by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is 150 miles (242 km).
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) leaves at 10:30 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).

Live departures

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

The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW45432+Elizabeth lineC38264+Great Western RailwayW34817
On time
1:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h43
4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15136 · W34819
On time
1:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h46
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45476+Elizabeth lineC38307+Great Western RailwayW34819
On time
1:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h29
5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15137 · W34632+CrossCountryG011501:59 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h10
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14965+CrossCountryG01150+Gatwick ExpressG773012:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h59
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)3 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15138 · W348232:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h46
6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
SouthernC82407+South Western RailwayL79406
On time
2:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h31
7:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1 transfer
ThameslinkW45393+Elizabeth lineC38390+Great Western RailwayW34823
On time
2:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h29
6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15139 · W348272:59 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h04
7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45433+Elizabeth lineC38429+Great Western RailwayW34827
On time
3:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h47
7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15140 · W348303:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h46
7:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
SouthernC82417+South Western RailwayL79417 · L79428
On time
3:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
5h23
9:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
ThameslinkW45470+Elizabeth lineC38471+Great Western RailwayW348303:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h29
7:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15141 · G149853:59 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h06
8:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
ThameslinkW45405+Elizabeth lineC37252+Great Western RailwayG14985
On time
4:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h49
8:05 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15142 · W348364:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h43
8:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG15142+South Western RailwayL79729 · L79968 · L79428
On time
4:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h37
9:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3 transfers
ThameslinkW45464+Elizabeth lineC37265+Great Western RailwayW348364:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h26
8:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Wednesday, November 4
Great Western RailwayG15123 · W347805:11 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h16
9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38337+Great Western RailwayW34780+ThameslinkW454775:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h41
9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15124 · W347825:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h09
10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79315+SouthernC825056:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h23
11:06 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38434+Great Western RailwayW34782+ThameslinkW454656:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h22
10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15125 · G149787:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h13
11:13 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79342+SouthernC830387:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
5h41
1:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
SouthernC83038+Great Western RailwayG14978+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington7:25 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h48
11:13 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Elizabeth lineC37263+Great Western RailwayG14978+ThameslinkW454907:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h27
11:13 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15126 · W347887:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h55
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
South Western RailwayL79342+SouthernC823448:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h53
1:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC37160+Great Western RailwayW34788+ThameslinkW454358:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h38
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34791+ThameslinkW32874+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Paddington8:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h44
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL79342+SouthernC823498:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h23
1:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38283+Great Western RailwayW34791+ThameslinkW454788:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h17
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15127 · G149799:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h07
1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer
Elizabeth lineC38339+Great Western RailwayG14979+ThameslinkW454249:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h51
1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL79363+SouthernG880519:26 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
5h40
3:06 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)1 transfer

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Train companies

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

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

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 49m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
$64
Great Western Railway frequency
7 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 39m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
$30
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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Exeter St Davids (EXD)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Yes, there is a night train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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.

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

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).

popular train stations

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

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

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Exeter
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 · $3 · every ~20 min
4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · $3 · 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.

Most popular trains to and from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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