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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train Totnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    3h 36m
    £60–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    4h 47m
    £22–77

  3. Drive 170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Gatwickcar car 170.9 mi
    3h 20m
    £42–61

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    4h 5m
    £94–257

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    3h 52m
    £39–83

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 43m
    £141–393

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    6h 35m
    £211–577

  8. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    8h 36m
    £106–457

Exeter to Gatwick by train

Calendar198Weekly Trains
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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