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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Exeter is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Exeter?

The distance between Gatwick and Exeter is 190 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Gatwick to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Exeter bus from?

Gatwick to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Exeter train from?

Gatwick to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Exeter?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 5h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Gatwick to Exeter bus arrive?

Gatwick to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Gatwick to Exeter train arrive?

Gatwick to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Exeter is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Gatwick to Exeter.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 42m
£77–149
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
6h 30m
£24–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 31m
£29–52
Drive 171.2 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Exetercar 171.2 mi
3h 23m
£43–62
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3h 14m
£90–208
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 25m
£96–215

Gatwick to Exeter by train

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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