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 and prices for Aug 06

Cheapest price

$49

Average price

$104

Fastest journey

3 h 54 m

Average duration

4 h 2 m

Trains per day

9

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 $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.

Fast trains

Of the 9 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) on Thu, Aug 06, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .

On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 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.

  • South Western Railway
    8:13 AM4h29
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    12:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western Railway
    4:02 PM6h42
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    10:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western Railway
    11:43 AM4h00
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    3:43 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western Railway
    9:19 AM3h54
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    1:13 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western Railway
    4:11 AM4h16
    Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    8:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $1061One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $181.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

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Driving

$105

Average price

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$421

Average price

$64

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 14m

Average total duration

7h 14m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is a bus with an average price of $32.

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

A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $105.

A bus is $389 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average $421.

The fastest way to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is by train with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

Flight takes on average 7h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 7m sooner (3h 31m by train vs 3h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $64 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, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW45602+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW34788
Delayed
7:07 AM 8:06 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
3h48
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayW34788+SouthernC82344+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
Delayed
8:34 AM 8:13 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
3h41
11:54 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayV04631+ThameslinkW45403+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Paddington
Delayed
9:03 AM 8:36 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
3h27
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayV04631+SouthernC82349+TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington
Delayed
9:03 AM 8:43 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
3h20
12:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15137+South Western RailwayL79678 · L79400 · L79406
On time
1:59 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h50
6:49 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15137 · W34632+CrossCountryG01150
On time
1:59 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h10
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
2 transfers
ThameslinkW45573+TubeTube from London Bridge to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14965+CrossCountryG01150
On time
2:06 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h03
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3 transfers
TubeTube from London Victoria to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayG14965+Gatwick ExpressG77301+CrossCountryG01150
On time
2:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h59
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3 transfers
ThameslinkW45423+Great Western RailwayG14965+Elizabeth lineC38349+CrossCountryG01150
On time
2:16 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h53
6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15138 · W34823
On time
2:29 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
3h46
6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD)
1 transfer
Great Western Railway4:11 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h16
8:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
South Western Railway5:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h00
9:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect
South Western Railway6:43 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW)
4h00
10:43 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD)0 transfersDirect

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Great Western Railway as well as South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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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 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $24 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 3h 22m.

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 $24
Distance
150 miles (242 km)
Average train duration
3h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$37
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
3h 22m
First train
4:04 AM
Last train
10:15 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
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 $24

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from $24. 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 Duration
3h 22m
Cheapest Price
$47
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 Duration
3h 58m
Cheapest Price
$37
South Western Railway frequency
3 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

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 13m
Cheapest Price
$232
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
12 a day

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
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $37, while the average price is around $105.
The train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) takes 3h 22m and runs 9 per day.
The distance by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is 150 miles (242 km).
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) leaves at 4:04 AM.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) leaves at 10:15 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
There is no direct train service currently available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is by bus, with a cost of around $24.
The train journey from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Davids offers a scenic experience, especially as it passes through the rolling hills of Surrey and the picturesque countryside of Devon. Passengers can enjoy views of charming villages, lush green landscapes, and, as the train approaches Exeter, the beautiful River Exe estuary.
A day trip from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Davids is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 22m. There are 9 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 150 miles (242 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
Since neither Gatwick Airport (GTW) nor Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD) include Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Bristol, Totnes, Exmouth.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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.

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 · $2 · every ~20 min
4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · $2 · 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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