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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Exeter Centralby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    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 54m
    £83–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 13m
    £38–93

  3. Drive 174.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Exeter Centralcar car 174.5 mi
    3h 29m
    £43–62

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    3h 18m
    £89–173

  5. Train via Woking

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 10m
    £72–162

  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
    5h 56m
    £188–417

Gatwick Airport to Exeter Central by train and foot

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter Central via Reading and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Exeter Central via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bampfylde Street in around 6h 13m.

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