What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter is to Airport Transfer which costs £16 - £21 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £85 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Coach Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Exeter is 151 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter bus from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from South Terminal Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 3h 41m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter bus arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter.

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Can I share a ride from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter?

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly from London Gatwick Airport
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
3h 14m
£88–171
Airport Transfer
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Exeterrideshare 173.9 mi
3h 27m
£16–21
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 53m
£179–417
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 41m
£83–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Oxf
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 55m
£38–93
Train via Woking
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 9m
£72–162
Drive 173.9 mi
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exetercar 173.9 mi
3h 27m
£42–61

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter by train

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Distance: 149.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Aurigny, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Davids via Reading in around 3h 41m.

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