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

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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

5

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.

South Western Railway
04:02PM7h03
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
11:05PMExeter
$751One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
08:32AM4h00
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:32PMExeter
$1251One-way
0 transfers
South Western Railway
08:02AM4h36
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:38PMExeter
$1281One-way
0 transfers
South Western Railway
06:22AM4h17
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
10:39AMExeter
$1351One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
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)

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€75

Average price

€30

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Cheapest

4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 57m

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30m

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5h 51m

Average total duration

5h 21m

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

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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
17
Fastest train
3h 35m
First train
07:13
Last train
13:13
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)

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

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

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  • Car Park: Station Car Park
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  • 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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  • 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
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
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  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
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
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: No
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information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
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  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
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  • Taxi: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
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
WC
WC
  • 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
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  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Both platforms
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Exeter Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street

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