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How to get fromGatwick to Southampton Portby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Southampton Port by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Clapham Junctiontrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
    2h 41m
    £40–81
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3h 7m
    £14–25
  3. Drive  73.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Southampton Portcar car 73.8 mi
    1h 42m
    £19–27
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
    3h 4m
    £37–65
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus bus X5 / ...
    4h 20m
    £33–54

Gatwick to Southampton Port by bus and train

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Southampton Port, England?

You can take a bus from Travelodge Gatwick Central to Regents Park Road via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport, Clapham Junction, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Regents Park Road via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 3h 7m.

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