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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick Airport and Exeter takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport to Exeter. 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
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick Airport to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 15m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 15m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 16m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 9m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gatwick Airport to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 3h 43m.

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