Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Trains

Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

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The average train between Exeter and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

3h 50m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Exeter to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Thursday, August 20, 2026

4:15 PM → 7:55 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 8:55 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
5:52 PM → 9:57 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
7:18 PM → 11:12 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 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 Saturday, August 22, 2026

1:32 AM → 5:55 AM
4h 23m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:30 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 1:47 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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