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How to get fromSouthampton to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. 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
    £43–98

  2. Line 1 bus, line 64 bus, line 65 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bargate to Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Broadway to High Streetbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Guildford stationbus bus 65
    4. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    4h 20m
    £17–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    2h 35m
    £20–40

  4. Drive 72.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Gatwick Airportcar car 72.6 mi
    1h 29m
    £18–26

  5. Train via Barnham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2h 29m
    £38–79

Southampton to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar293Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 35m.

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