London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU) bus with National Express
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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 32 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 12 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 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 90 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU) bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX025 · NX032 | 04:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 08:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 04:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h40 | 08:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 06:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 09:40 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 06:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 09:40 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 07:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 11:50 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 08:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h40 | 11:50 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 12:40 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:25 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h15 | 12:40 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 09:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 11:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h45 | 11:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX032 | On time 15:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h55 | 19:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX032 | On time 17:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h45 | 21:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX032 | On time 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h25 | 00:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 90 km |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 02:35 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Coach companies: National Express London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU)
National Express coaches will get you to Southampton Central (SOU) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Coach information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Central (SOU) with National Express:
- Average Duration: 3 h 5 min
- Cheapest Price: £19
- National Express frequency: 1 a day
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