What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Exeter to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Exeter and Gatwick Airport is 190 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Exeter to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick Airport train from?

Exeter to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £190 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Exeter to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Exeter to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Gatwick Airport is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Exeter to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Gatwick Airport?

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Exeter to Gatwick Airport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
3h 40m
£85–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
4h 57m
£38–83
Drive 171.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Gatwick Airportcar 171.8 mi
3h 24m
£42–61
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
4h 28m
£87–183
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Wokingtrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
4h 35m
£72–159
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
5h 50m
£170–385
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 48m
£237–484
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
7h 25m
£183–598

Exeter to Gatwick Airport by train

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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