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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 91 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£22 Average Price | £22 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) coaches for today, Thursday 1 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 23:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h45 | 23:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| Friday 2 January | |||||
| 02:35 London Gatwick Airport | 4h50 | 07:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 02:50 London Gatwick Airport | 4h35 | 07:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:35 London Gatwick Airport | 3h45 | 22:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)You can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) with National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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