The cheapest and fastest coaches from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£35
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£59
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
5 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
5 h 12 m
Buses on 30 Aug
28
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:056h35Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court15:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£351One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus12:256h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court19:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£351One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus7:106h25Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court13:35Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£361One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus20:257h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court4:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£361One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:056h25Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court15:30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£361One-way1 change
NX406 · NX2102:105h05Exeter, Honiton Road7:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£761One-way1 change
NX504 · NX0257:555h10Exeter, Honiton Road13:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£661One-way1 change
NX406 · NX2102:055h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court7:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£761One-way1 change
NX504 · NX0254:455h15Exeter, Honiton Road10:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£691One-way1 change
NX504 · NX0257:455h20Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court13:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North£661One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 240 km
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5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX504 · NX025 | 7:45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h20 | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 7:45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h30 | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 7:55 Exeter, Honiton Road | 5h10 | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h25 | 15:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h35 | 15:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX501 · NX210 | 9:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h40 | 14:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX501 · NX210 | 9:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h50 | 15:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX501 · NX210 | 9:20 Exeter, Honiton Road | 5h30 | 14:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX501 · NX230 | 12:00 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h15 | 18:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX501 · NX230 | 12:00 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h05 | 18:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX501 · NX230 | 12:10 Exeter, Honiton Road | 5h55 | 18:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h40 | 19:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h30 | 18:55 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 16:55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h45 | 22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 16:55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h35 | 22:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 17:05 Exeter, Honiton Road | 5h25 | 22:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h35 | 4:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h45 | 4:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h35 | 7:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h25 | 7:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
NX406 · NX210 | 2:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h20 | 7:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX406 · NX210 | 2:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h10 | 7:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX406 · NX210 | 2:10 Exeter, Honiton Road | 5h05 | 7:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 4:40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h20 | 10:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 4:40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h30 | 10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX025 | 4:45 Exeter, Honiton Road | 5h15 | 10:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h25 | 13:35 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h35 | 13:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport run on average 27 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 19:25. The fastest coach covers the 240 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 240 km |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 27 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 19:25 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Exeter to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Exeter to London Gatwick Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Exeter to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and London Gatwick Airport
Most Exeter to London Gatwick Airport buses use the Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter and London Gatwick Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
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