What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Gatwick is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Gatwick is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London Heathrow Airport T5 -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Southampton to Gatwick?

The distance between Southampton and Gatwick is 99 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Gatwick?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Southampton to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Gatwick bus from?

Southampton to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Gatwick train from?

Southampton to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Southampton to Gatwick is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Southampton to Gatwick bus arrive?

Southampton to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Gatwick train arrive?

Southampton to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Gatwick is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Southampton to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Gatwick?

Book your Southampton to Gatwick train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Gatwick?

Book your Southampton to Gatwick bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Southampton to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

How to get fromSouthampton to Gatwick

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
1h 43m
£43–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
2h 44m
£16–35
Drive 71.9 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Gatwickcar 71.9 mi
1h 33m
£18–26
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2h 47m
£38–81
Line 1 bus, line 64 bus, line 65 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bargate to Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Broadway to High Streetbus 64
3. Take the bus from High Street to Guildford stationbus 65
4. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
4h 36m
£17–33

Southampton to Gatwick by train

143Weekly Trains

1h 43mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Gatwick.

Launch map view

Distance: 98.7 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5 and London Heathrow Airport T5 - in around 2h 44m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.