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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£76
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 2 m
Trains on 17 Sept
9
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 9 trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD), including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:134h29Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:42Exeter St Davids (EXD)£361One-way0 changes- 16:026h42Gatwick Airport (GTW)22:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£601One-way0 changes
- 11:434h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:43Exeter St Davids (EXD)£601One-way0 changes
9:193h54Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:13Exeter St Davids (EXD)£691One-way0 changes- 4:114h16Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:27Exeter St Davids (EXD)£781One-way0 changes
- 9:193h54Gatwick Airport (GTW)13:13Exeter St Davids (EXD)£691One-way0 changes
- 6:434h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)10:43Exeter St Davids (EXD)£981One-way0 changes
- 11:434h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:43Exeter St Davids (EXD)£601One-way0 changes
- 5:434h00Gatwick Airport (GTW)9:43Exeter St Davids (EXD)£981One-way0 changes
- 4:114h16Gatwick Airport (GTW)8:27Exeter St Davids (EXD)£781One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £402.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £402 Average Price | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average £80.
A coach is £351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average £402.
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Coach takes on average 5h 15m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (3h 21m by train vs 3h 38m by car). Tickets start at around £80 compared to roughly £48 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
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15126 · W34788 | On time 7:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h55 | 11:54 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
 W45435+W34788+ C37160 | On time 8:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h38 | 11:54 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| W32874+G15513 · W34791 | On time 8:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h44 | 12:03 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
L79342+ C82349 | Delayed 8:27 8:43Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h23 | 13:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| W45478+W34791+C38283 | On time 8:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h17 | 12:03 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| G15127 · G14979 | On time 9:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h07 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| W45424+G14979+C38339 | On time 9:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h51 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| G15128 · W34797 | On time 9:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 13:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| G15131 · G14984 | On time 10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h09 | 15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| W45425+G14984+C38505 | On time 11:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h52 | 15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| G15132 · W34809 | On time 11:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 15:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| W45467+W34809+C38542 | On time 11:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 15:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| L79383+G26407 | Delayed 12:27 11:56Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 5h27 | 17:23 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| G15133 · W34814 | On time 11:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h13 | 16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| G15137+L79678 · L79400 · L79406 | Delayed 13:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h50 | 18:14 18:14Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
G15137 · W34632+ G01150 | On time 13:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h10 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
W45573+G14965+G01150+ Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | On time 14:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h03 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
G14965+ G77301+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G01150 | Delayed 14:30 14:10Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
| W45423+G14965+C38349+G01150 | On time 14:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h53 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3 changes | |
| G15138 · W34823 | On time 14:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h46 | 18:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| W45549+W34823+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington | On time 14:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h39 | 18:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| L79406+C82407 | Delayed 14:27 14:43Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h06 | 18:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| W34823+C82407+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | Delayed 15:03 14:43Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h32 | 18:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| W45393+W34823+C38390 | On time 14:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h29 | 18:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
| G15139 · W34827 | On time 14:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h04 | 19:03 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| 4:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h16 | 8:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 16:13. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 3:00 |
Last train 16:13 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Most Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains use the London Paddington to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) 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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