The average train between Gatwick Airport and Southampton takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Gatwick Airport to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gatwick Airport and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Southampton at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Southampton station via Havant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Gatwick Airport to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Southampton train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Southampton is 91.4 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central via Havant in around 2h 19m.
