The average train between Exeter and Gatwick takes 3h 48m 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.
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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Gatwick station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Exeter to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Exeter to Gatwick train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Gatwick is 239.4 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 41m.