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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Gatwick takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

3h 51m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Gatwick train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 30m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 47m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 48m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 58m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Gatwick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 188.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 34m.

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