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Southampton to Gatwick Airport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Gatwick Airport takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Gatwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain train
  2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
  3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain train
2h 23m
£43–93

Southampton to Gatwick Airport train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Gatwick Airport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gatwick Airport via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 23m.

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