The average train between Gatwick and Southampton takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service 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.
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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Southampton station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Gatwick to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Gatwick to Southampton train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Gatwick and Southampton is 90.2 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction in around 2h 3m.