The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Exeter takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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.
Trains run hourly between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Exeter station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Exeter is 240.7 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 3h 41m.