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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 18 m
Trains on 17 Sept
2
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) you need to make at least one change.
G14917+
G772581:075h53Exeter St Davids (EXD)7:00Gatwick Airport (GTW)£351One-way1 change
L79347+
G263925:364h43Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1001One-way1 change
- L79347+G263925:364h43Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1001One-way1 change
- G14917+G772581:075h53Exeter St Davids (EXD)7:00Gatwick Airport (GTW)£351One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £412.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £412 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average £80.
A coach is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average £412.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Coach takes on average 5h 5m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (3h 24m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £80 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14917+G77258 | Delayed 0:07 1:07Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h53 | 7:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L79347+G26392 | 5:36 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h43 | 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34552 · W35271 | On time 5:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h03 | 9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34553 · G15092 | On time 6:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h33 | 10:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W34553+G26392+ Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 6:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h27 | 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L79369+G26406 | On time 7:39 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h40 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34555 · G15094 | On time 7:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h33 | 11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W34555+ W45430+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 7:52 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h22 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
W35432+W45482+Tube from London Paddington to London Bridge+ G01064 | Delayed 8:56 8:27Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h17 | 12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| G14921 · G15097 | On time 9:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h39 | 12:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G14921+G26409+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | On time 9:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h33 | 12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W34559 · G15098 | 9:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h42 | 13:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34559+G77356+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | 9:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h47 | 13:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L79392+G26420 | On time 10:00 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h19 | 14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34562 · G15099 | 10:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h40 | 13:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34562+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26416 | On time 10:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h34 | 13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G15045 · G15100+G01069 | On time 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h58 | 14:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W34566 · G15101 | 11:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h40 | 14:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34566+G26423+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria | 11:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h34 | 14:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G15046 · G15102+G01073 | 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h58 | 15:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G14922+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45556 | On time 11:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h51 | 15:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L79414+G26434 | On time 11:57 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h22 | 16:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34572 · G15103 | On time 12:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h40 | 15:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34572+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26430 | On time 12:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h34 | 15:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W35434 · G15104+G01075 | Delayed 12:55 12:27Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h58 | 16:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W34577 · G15105 | On time 13:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h40 | 16:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W35188 · G15106+G01080 | Delayed 13:52 13:27Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h58 | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G14923+W45576+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | On time 13:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h53 | 17:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G14924 · G15107 | On time 14:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h40 | 17:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G14924+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26444 | On time 14:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h36 | 17:51 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G14924+ C37585+W45570+Tube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge | On time 14:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h50 | 18:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| W34582 · G15108 | On time 14:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h42 | 18:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W34583+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G26451 | On time 15:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h36 | 18:51 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
| G14917+G77258 | 1:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h53 | 7:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 19:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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