Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£35

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£68

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

3 h 28 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

3 h 32 m

Trains on 05 Sept

35

Distance

241 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.

Fast trains

To travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western RailwayC42159+SouthernC82504
    1:075h31
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    6:38Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £351One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western RailwayW34556+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkW45719
    7:513h53
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    11:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £441One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW34554+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+SouthernG88059
    7:003h49
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    10:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £441One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC42162+ThameslinkC02728+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon
    11:453h59
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    15:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £441One-way
    2 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79436+SouthernG88135
    13:594h20
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    18:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £451One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £68.

Distance: 241 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£68

Average Price

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

£47

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 23m

Average total duration

4h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 33m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport is a coach with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport:

A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £68.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Gatwick Airport including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 32m by train vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £68 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 London Gatwick Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC42159 · C423341:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h48
5:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42159+SouthernC825041:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
5h31
6:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
South Western RailwayL79337+SouthernG880455:10 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h09
9:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayC42697 · W34465+ThameslinkC02648+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon5:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h52
10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)3 changes
Great Western RailwayW35168+TubeTube from Bond Street (Elizabeth line) to London Bridge+ThameslinkW45730+CrossCountryG010596:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h17
10:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)4 changes
Great Western RailwayW34554 · C423437:00 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h55
10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34554+SouthernG88059+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria7:00 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h49
10:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34556 · C423447:51 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h34
11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34556+ThameslinkW45719+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon7:51 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h53
11:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
South Western RailwayL79370+SouthernG880757:55 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h24
12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35095 · C423457:57 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h58
11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35095+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkC026867:57 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h07
12:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC42289+CrossCountryG01065+Elizabeth lineC37885+ThameslinkC027218:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h17
12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)4 changes
Great Western RailwayW34558 · C423479:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h39
12:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34558+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+SouthernG880799:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h33
12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34560 · C423489:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h39
13:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34560+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkW457219:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h58
13:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
South Western RailwayL79393+SouthernG880959:58 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
4h21
14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34563 · C4234910:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h39
13:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34563+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkC0265910:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h48
14:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW34567 · C4235111:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h39
14:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW34567+ThameslinkC02735+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon11:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD)
3h28
14:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport

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Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 08:25, the last at 11:15. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 32m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance
241 km
Average train duration
3h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£49
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
3h 32m
First train
8:25
Last train
11:15
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Thu
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Gatwick Airport from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 Great Western Railway Duration
3h 32m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£71
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

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 South Western Railway Duration
3h 54m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
£49
South Western Railway frequency
5 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 (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£168
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
23 a day

FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £68.
The train journey from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport covers a distance of 241 km and takes approximately 3h 32m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport is 241 km.
The first train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 8:25.
The last train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport departs at 11:15.
Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport run approximately 11 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport.
To get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport is by coach, costing approximately £16.
Booking trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport 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 St Davids to London Gatwick Airport offers varied scenery, including views of the Devon countryside and glimpses of the South Downs, making parts of the trip scenic and enjoyable.
A day trip from Exeter St Davids to London Gatwick Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 32m. However, there are 12 trains available per day for this route, covering a distance of 241 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Gatwick Airport

Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Exeter St Davids to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Exeter
Arrival train stations in London
Exeter St DavidsExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus355, 6A, 5B, 4A, 4, 66 · 6m · £2 · every ~20 min
4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

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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