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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
Showing times and prices for 19 Nov
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
90 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton 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 will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Fast coaches
Of the 44 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Southampton 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 90 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus09:154h10
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)13:25Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus19:253h55
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South23:20Southampton Central (SOU)
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus09:054h35
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South13:40Southampton Central (SOU)
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus13:154h25
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South17:40Southampton Central (SOU)
£151One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus19:353h30
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)23:05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
£151One-way
1 change
NX20623:102h25
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North01:35Southampton, Coach Station
£321One-way
0 changes
NX20619:552h30
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North22:25Southampton, Coach Station
£321One-way
0 changes
NX20623:002h35
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South01:35Southampton, Coach Station
£321One-way
0 changes
NX20619:452h40
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South22:25Southampton, Coach Station
£321One-way
0 changes
NX20610:102h45
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North12:55Southampton, Coach Station
£321One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a ferry costs an average of £25.
Distance: 90 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price | £26 Average Price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Southampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Southampton coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 05:45
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX201 · NX032 | 05:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 09:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 07:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 10:40 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 07:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 10:40 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX210 · NX032 | 07:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h35 | 11:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX032 | 08:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h20 | 11:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h35 | 13:40 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 13:25 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:15 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h10 | 13:25 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:15 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h25 | 13:40 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX032 | 09:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 12:50 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX032 | 09:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h10 | 12:50 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 10:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 12:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h45 | 12:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 10:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h25 | 14:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 11:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h10 | 14:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 13:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h55 | 15:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 13:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h45 | 15:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h10 | 17:25 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 17:40 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h15 | 17:40 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 4h00 | 17:25 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX032 | 14:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 17:50 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX032 | 14:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h30 | 17:50 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX032 | 16:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h00 | 20:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX201 · NX032 | 16:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h45 | 20:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 17:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 20:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 17:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 20:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX210 · NX032 | On time 18:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 22:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX032 | On time 18:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h45 | 22:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h55 | 23:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 23:05 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h45 | 23:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:35 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h30 | 23:05 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h40 | 22:25 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 19:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h30 | 22:25 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 20:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 23:35 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 20:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h00 | 23:35 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 01:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h15 | 01:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX206 | 23:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h35 | 01:35 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 | 23:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h25 | 01:35 Southampton, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 23:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h30 | 03:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX025 · NX032 | 23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h15 | 03:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 19 November | |||||
| NX201 · NX032 | 05:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h40 | 09:20 Southampton, Coach Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 90 km distance in 2h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £9
Distance 90 km |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £9
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to SouthamptonYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Southampton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
£12
FlixBus frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
£15
National Express frequency
27 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Southampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Southampton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 3 h 5 min for the 56 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton leaves at 02: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton without having to change trains with National Express. There are 4 direct coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Southampton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Southampton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Southampton from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton by coach is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Southampton including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton.
No, luggage for the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Southampton
London
Southampton
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Harbour ParadeWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Express (in the station)
- Sandwich Bar (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the entrance.
Public transport options for Southampton, Coach Station
- Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
Southampton, University
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Southampton, Burgess Rd (Library)
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