The average train between Exeter (Station) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter (Station) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter (Station) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter (Station) is at 9:14 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 4:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, there are services departing from Exeter (Station) station and arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Exeter (Station) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter (Station) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
The distance between Exeter (Station) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 240.3 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a vehicle from Exeter (Station) to Gatwick Airport via Exeter St Davids and Reading in around 4h 1m.