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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
242 km
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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 17 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.
9:02 AM4h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$491One-way0 transfers- 8:43 AM3h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$681One-way0 transfers
5:46 AM3h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$791One-way0 transfers- 7:25 AM5h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$901One-way0 transfers
- 7:22 AM4h21Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:43 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$901One-way0 transfers
- 5:46 AM3h41Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$791One-way0 transfers
- 8:43 AM3h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$681One-way0 transfers
- 7:22 AM4h21Gatwick Airport (GTW)11:43 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$901One-way0 transfers
- 9:02 AM4h40Gatwick Airport (GTW)1:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$491One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 AM5h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$901One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $35 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A ferry is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $35 (€28).
A ferry is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $101 (€80).
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (3h 32m by train vs 3h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $101 (€80) compared to roughly $66 (€53) 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
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, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G84455+ G23645+P22663 | 8:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h38 | 11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
 W60026+P61149 | On time 8:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 12:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G84459+G24744+P22664 | 8:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h17 | 12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| P30638 · P29974 | 9:00 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h07 | 1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| W60030+P61159 | 9:13 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h29 | 1:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G84464+G24794+P29974 | 9:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h51 | 1:07 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| P30642 · P22666 | 9:30 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| W60032+P61159 | 9:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 1:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G84468+G24831+P22666 | 9:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h27 | 1:13 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| P30647 · P22668 | 10:29 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| W60238+P61170 | 10:32 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h10 | 2:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
 P25890+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+P22668 | 10:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h32 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| W60036+P61170 | 10:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 2:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G84478+G24904+P22668 | 10:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| P30650 · P29984 | 10:59 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h09 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G84484+G24944+P29984 | 11:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h52 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| P30653 · P22671 | 11:29 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| W60041+P61179 | 11:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h00 | 3:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G84488+G24977+P22671 | 11:46 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| P30659 · P22673 | 12:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| W60046+P61191 | 12:43 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 4:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G84498+G24691+P22673 | 12:46 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| P30662 · P22674 | 12:59 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h00 | 4:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| W60263+P61202 | 1:02 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h42 | 5:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
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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 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 15:43. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from $23 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
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Popular train stations from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
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WC
Hotel
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Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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