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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$75

Average price

$144

Fastest journey

3 h 56 m

Average duration

4 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

240 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Exeter on Thu, Jul 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 7 h 3 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.

04:02PM7h03

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

11:05PMExeter

$751One-way

0 transfers

08:32AM4h00

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

12:32PMExeter

$1251One-way

0 transfers

08:02AM4h36

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

12:38PMExeter

$1281One-way

0 transfers

06:22AM4h17

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

10:39AMExeter

$1351One-way

0 transfers

08:36AM3h56

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

12:32PMExeter

$2581One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 148 miles (239 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€75 Average price	€30 Average price Cheapest
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter

United Kingdom

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.

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 $20 (€16)

Distance

148 miles (239 km)

Average train duration

3h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

$32 (€26)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 35m

First train

07:13

Last train

13:13

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $20 (€16)

Train providers: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and Southern from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter trains

Find the best trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter with Omio's travel partners South Western Railway, Great Western Rail and Southern from $37 (€29). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 4 h 6 min
Cheapest Price: $37

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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 3 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: $47

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train information with Southern:

Average Duration: 3 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: $308
Southern frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter.

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter can start from as little as $31 (€24) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter is $93 (€75); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train travel time is 3 h 38 min for the 148 mile (239 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter leaves at 7: 16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter leaves at 9: 19 PM.

There are 18 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter which require at least one change with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, Southern or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, Southern or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Exeter from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 19 PM.

A trip to Exeter from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter

London

Exeter

Exeter St Davids Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Exeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

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

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: WHSmith

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transit options for Exeter St Davids

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station

Pinhoe

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Pinhoe station, Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE

Distance to city center

4 km

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: No
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to both platforms. Interchange via level crossing outside station.
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
Ramp for train access: No
Wheelchairs available: No
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Platform 1
Storage CCTV: No

Public transit options for Pinhoe

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pinn Lane, outside station entrance

Exeter Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Exeter Central station, Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Taxis

Taxi: Yes
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. 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

Bike Parking