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Gatwick Airport to Exeter by train
It takes an average of 5h 31m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Exeter by train, over a distance of around 150 miles (241 km). There are normally 208 trains per day traveling from Gatwick Airport to Exeter and tickets for this journey start from $39.75 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:11 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:55 pm | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Exeter | |
| Journey time | From 3h 17m | |
| Distance | 150 miles (241 km) | |
| Frequency | 208 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $39.75 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Traveling from Gatwick Airport to Exeter by train
Looking to travel from Gatwick Airport to Exeter by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 31 minutes to travel from Gatwick Airport to Exeter by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 17 minutes though. You'll usually find 208 trains per day running along the 241 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Exeter, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Gatwick Airport to Exeter start from $39.75 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Exeter by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Exeter
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Gatwick Airport to Exeter is right for you.
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