How to Travel from

Exeter to Gatwick

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Exeter Gatwick

Cheapest

By car (293 km)

3 h 12 min

293 km.

from $16

Other

Rideshare

3 h 12 min

293 km.

from $11.15

Train via Reading

3 h 43 min

238 km.

from $163.87

Bus

5 h 28 min

238 km.

from $71.48

Bus, Plane

6 h 42 min

238 km.

from $203.53

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Exeter to London

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$40.50–$253.16

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Exeter to London

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$55.69–$278.47

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Exeter to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Sunday

Estimated price:

$278.47–$1,012.62

Plane from Exeter to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$151.89–$696.18

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Exeter to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$151.89–$696.18

Aurigny

Website:

aurigny.com/

Plane from Exeter to London

Ave. Duration:

3h 1m

Frequency:

Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$265.81–$886.04

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Exeter to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$13.92–$20.25

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$9.49–$13.92

Oxford Bus Company

Phone:

+44 1865 785400

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

oxfordbus.co.uk/

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.44–$7.59

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading

Ave. Duration:

1h 42m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$88.60–$202.52

Train from Reading to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

1h 31m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$34.18–$82.28

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$34.18–$49.37

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Exeter Central to Clapham

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$101.26–$240.50

What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Reading and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Exeter to Gatwick?

The distance between Exeter and Gatwick is 305 km. The road distance is 285.1 km.

How do I travel from Exeter to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gatwick without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 43m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Exeter to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick bus from?

Exeter to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick train from?

Exeter to Gatwick train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Exeter to Gatwick is to train via Reading which takes 3h 43m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $369.57 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick bus arrive?

Exeter to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick train arrive?

Exeter to Gatwick train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Gatwick is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Exeter to Gatwick.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Gatwick?

Book your Exeter to Gatwick bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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Five ways to Travel from Exeter to Gatwick

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Aurigny

Bus operators

FlixBus

Oxford Bus Company

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

South Western Railway

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Gatwick?

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Gatwick?

How far is it from Exeter to Gatwick?

How do I travel from Exeter to Gatwick without a car?

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Gatwick?

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick bus from?

Where do I catch the Exeter to Gatwick train from?

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Gatwick?

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick bus arrive?

Where does the Exeter to Gatwick train arrive?

Can I drive from Exeter to Gatwick?

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Gatwick?

Where can I stay near Gatwick?