The average train between Exeter (Station) and Gatwick takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter (Station) to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter (Station) and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter (Station) is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter Central and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Exeter (Station) station and arriving at Gatwick station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Exeter (Station) to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.
Exeter (Station) to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Exeter (Station) and Gatwick is 239 km. The road distance is 308 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 5m.