Exeter to Gatwick Airport Trains

Exeter to Gatwick Airport trains

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The average train between Exeter and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 40m

£85–162

Exeter to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

9:16 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:25 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:07 AM → 5:55 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:07 AM → 5:55 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
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