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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to train which costs £27 - £85 and takes 4h 33m.

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 20m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

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 St Davids and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Exeter to Gatwick?

The distance between Exeter and Gatwick is 190 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 via Reading which takes 3h 36m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to train via Reading which takes 3h 36m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £280 and takes 4h 5m.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Gatwick is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Exeter to Gatwick.

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

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Exeter to Gatwick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to ReadingTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick AirportReading - Gatwick Airport
3h 36m
£63–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station025 / ...
4h 46m
£23–80
Drive 170.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Gatwick170.9 mi
3h 20m
£43–62
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
4h 5m
£99–277
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 33m
£27–85
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station
5h 53m
£141–472

Exeter to Gatwick by train

170Weekly Trains

3h 36mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 46m.

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