The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
49
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 £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) you need to make at least 2 changes.
G26310+
L7939513:024h42Gatwick Airport (GTW)17:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£271One-way1 change
L79395+
C8239713:434h01Gatwick Airport (GTW)17:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£271One-way1 change
L79384+
C8238712:433h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)16:42Exeter St Davids (EXD)£321One-way1 change
L79363+
C8236710:433h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:42Exeter St Davids (EXD)£361One-way1 change
L79342+
C823498:433h59Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:42Exeter St Davids (EXD)£361One-way1 change
W34791+
W45478+
C382838:463h17Gatwick Airport (GTW)12:03Exeter St Davids (EXD)£951One-way2 changes
W45464+
C37265+
W3483616:463h26Gatwick Airport (GTW)20:12Exeter St Davids (EXD)£951One-way2 changes
G14983+
C38461+
W4549310:463h26Gatwick Airport (GTW)14:12Exeter St Davids (EXD)£701One-way2 changes
W34809+
W45467+
C3854211:463h26Gatwick Airport (GTW)15:12Exeter St Davids (EXD)£531One-way2 changes
C38228+
W34814+
W4547412:463h26Gatwick Airport (GTW)16:12Exeter St Davids (EXD)£701One-way2 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 prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £134.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£78 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £311 Average Price |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15126 · W34788 | 7:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h55 | 11:54 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34788+ W45435+ C37160 | 8:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h38 | 11:54 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
L79342+ C82349 | 8:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 12:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34791+ W45478+ C38283 | 8:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h17 | 12:03 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G15127 · G14979 | 9:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h07 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14979+ C82354+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington | 9:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h54 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G14979+ C38339+ W45424 | 9:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h51 | 13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G15128 · W34797 | 9:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 13:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
L79352+ C82358 | 9:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 13:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34797+ W45479+ C38380 | 9:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h27 | 13:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G15130 · G14983 | 10:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
L79363+ C82812 | 10:32 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h10 | 14:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14983+ Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+ G77272 | 10:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h32 | 14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
L79363+ C82367 | 10:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h59 | 14:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14983+ C38461+ W45493 | 10:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G15131 · G14984 | 10:59 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h09 | 15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14984+ C38505+ W45425 | 11:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h52 | 15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 changes | |
G15132 · W34809 | 11:29 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h43 | 15:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
L79372+ C82377 | 11:43 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 4h00 | 15:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
W34809+ W45467+ C38542 | 11:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3h26 | 15:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 4:04 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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