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There are 6 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    3h 41m
    £77–149

  2. Drive  173.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Exetercar car 173.9 mi
    3h 27m
    £44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    5h 55m
    £46–67

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3h 33m
    £95–265

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    4h 36m
    £71–148

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    7h 45m
    £214–479

Gatwick Airport to Exeter by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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