Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for 19 Jun

Cheapest price

£169

Average price

£177

Fastest journey

3 h 15 m

Average duration

3 h 17 m

Trains per day

47

Distance

241 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £177 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £169.

Fast trains

To travel from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1:074h48
    Exeter Central (EXC)
    5:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £1691One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5:524h03
    Exeter Central (EXC)
    9:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £1691One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6:524h03
    Exeter Central (EXC)
    10:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £1691One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:524h03
    Exeter Central (EXC)
    11:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £1691One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    9:163h39
    Exeter Central (EXC)
    12:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £1691One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £15.

Distance: 241 km

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Live departures

Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times

The table below shows live departures for Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway (GWR)1:07 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h48
5:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)5:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h41
9:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)5:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h03
9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h41
10:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)6:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h03
10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
South Western Railway7:29 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h56
11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h41
11:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h03
11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
South Western Railway8:28 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h57
12:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:16 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h17
12:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:16 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h39
12:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:43 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h20
13:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:43 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h42
13:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h18
13:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
13:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
South Western Railway10:30 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h55
14:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h18
14:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
14:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:43 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h30
15:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:43 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h42
15:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h18
15:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
15:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
South Western Railway12:30 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h55
16:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h18
16:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
16:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:42 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h31
17:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)13:42 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h43
17:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h20
17:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
17:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:43 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h22
18:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:43 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h42
18:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h19
18:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
18:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:42 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h21
19:03 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)15:42 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h43
19:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h18
19:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
19:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
South Western Railway16:29 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h56
20:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h18
20:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:15 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h40
20:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h41
21:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)17:52 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h05
21:57 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)19:18 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h15
22:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)19:18 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h54
23:12 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western Railway (GWR)19:56 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h37
23:33 Gatwick Airport (GTW)3 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)19:56 Exeter Central (EXC)
3h52
23:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western Railway (GWR)20:57 Exeter Central (EXC)
4h11
1:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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Trains from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 51m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
241 km
Average train duration
3h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
3h 51m
First train
0:47
Last train
23:47
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter Central (EXC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 51m
Cheapest Price
£15
South Western Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 56m
Cheapest Price
£35
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£169
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
23 a day

FAQs: Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) covers a distance of 241 km and takes approximately 3h 51m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is 241 km.
The first train from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 0:47.
The last train from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) departs at 23:47.
Trains from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
To get from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by train, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Exeter Central to Gatwick Airport offers scenic views, particularly through the rolling countryside of Devon and the South Downs National Park, providing travellers with picturesque landscapes.
A day trip from Exeter Central to Gatwick Airport is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 51m. However, trains run 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter Central (EXC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter Central (EXC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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AccessibilityAccessibility
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Both platforms
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street

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