There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
- Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2h 17m£37–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032
3h 17m£16–36Drive 72.7 mi
- Drive from Gatwick South Terminal to Southamptoncar 72.7 mi
1h 29m£18–26Train via Fratton
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Frattontrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
- Take the train from Fratton to Southampton Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 22m£39–81
Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Southampton Central via Havant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Gatwick South Terminal and Southampton is 76 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton, including transfers.
Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Gatwick South Terminal, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central via Havant in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gatwick South Terminal to Coach Station via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Havant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Havant to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Fratton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Havant to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Fratton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Fratton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.
Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Havant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Gatwick South Terminal to Southampton.
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