Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
240 km
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.
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.
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)
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€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 |
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 07:13 |
Last train 13:13 |
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:
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