What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Exeter to Gatwick?

The distance between Exeter and Gatwick is 192 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Exeter to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick bus from?

Exeter to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick train from?

Exeter to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Exeter Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick bus arrive?

Exeter to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick train arrive?

Exeter to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Gatwick is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Exeter to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Gatwick?

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Exeter to Gatwick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
3h 38m
£80–183
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk940
6h 29m
£22–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
5h 4m
£32–77
Drive 170.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Gatwickcar 170.9 mi
3h 22m
£42–61
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
4h 42m
£91–227
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 54m
£85–164
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
5h 57m
£176–391
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
6h 2m
£291–489
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
7h 40m
£186–603

Exeter to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 190.9 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 4m.

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