First train | 04:59 | |
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Last train | 22:02 | |
Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
Arrival station | Exeter St Thomas | |
Journey time | From 3h 42m | |
Distance | 150 miles (242 km) | |
Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
If you want to know more about the journey from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas by train is 4 hours 30 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours 42 minutes. You'll usually find 20 trains per day travelling the 150 miles (242 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way to Exeter St Thomas. You'll be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink on your way to Exeter St Thomas, as these are the main rail operators on this route.
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The average journey time by train between Gatwick Airport and Exeter St Thomas is 4 hours and 30 minutes, with around 20 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas. Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas leaves at 04:59. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas leaves at 22:02. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Gatwick Airport to Exeter St Thomas cover a distance of around 150 miles (242 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Exeter St Thomas to Gatwick Airport.
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