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How to get fromExeter Central to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Exeter Central to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    3h 37m
    £82–176

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Exeter Central to London Gatwick-LGWrideshare rideshare 172.6 mi
    3h 26m
    £16–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    5h 8m
    £39–84

  4. Drive 172.6 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter Central to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car car 172.6 mi
    3h 26m
    £42–61

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    4h 39m
    £87–173

  6. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    3h 48m
    £85–159

  7. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn49
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940 / ...
    6h 6m
    £24–41

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 59m
    £170–365

  9. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    5h 59m
    £237–474

  10. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    7h 36m
    £183–562

Exeter Central to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £65–160 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter Central to South Terminal Bus Station via Bampfylde Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 8m.

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