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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Southampton takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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.

1h 57m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gatwick to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 37m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 43m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 53m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 39m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 41m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 6m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h 8m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 43m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 43m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernSouth Western Railway2h • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 43m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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    SouthernSouth Western Railway1h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gatwick to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction in around 2h 15m.

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