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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.

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 40m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 41m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 4h 24m.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Gatwick to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 41m
£83–165
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
6h 35m
£21–37
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 40m
£32–76
Drive 171.2 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Exetercar 171.2 mi
3h 23m
£43–61
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 24m
£91–222
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 34m
£176–390
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
6h 40m
£132–529

Gatwick to Exeter by train

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 40m.

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