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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times and prices for 15 Jan
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
90 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Fast coaches
To travel from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:454h20
Southampton Central (SOU)15:05Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
£171One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:004h30
Southampton Central (SOU)21:30Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
£171One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:154h25
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)21:40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£171One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus11:004h15
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)15:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£171One-way
1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:454h30
Southampton Central (SOU)15:15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£171One-way
1 change
NX032 · NX02504:152h45
Southampton, Coach Station07:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£491One-way
1 change
NX032 · NX20118:302h50
Southampton, Coach Station21:20London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£411One-way
1 change
NX032 · NX02512:152h55
Southampton, Coach Station15:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£431One-way
1 change
NX032 · NX02504:152h55
Southampton, Coach Station07:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
£491One-way
1 change
NX032 · NX20108:453h00
Southampton, Coach Station11:45London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
£391One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 90 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Southampton to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 07:29
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h20 | 15:05 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h30 | 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h15 | 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h05 | 15:05 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h30 | 21:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h40 | 21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h25 | 21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h15 | 21:30 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
| NX160 · NX035 · NX025 | On time 20:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 8h40 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2 changes | |
| NX160 · NX035 · NX210 | On time 20:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 8h40 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2 changes | |
| NX160 · NX035 · NX025 | On time 20:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 8h30 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2 changes | |
| NX160 · NX035 · NX210 | 20:55 Southampton, Coach Station | 8h30 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 15 January | |||||
| NX032 · NX210 | Delayed 04:15 02:05Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 05:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX210 | Delayed 04:15 02:05Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | Delayed 04:15 02:05Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 07:10 07:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | Delayed 04:15 02:05Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 05:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 04:15 Southampton, Coach Station | 2h45 | 07:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 04:15 Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 07:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX210 | On time 05:35 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 09:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX210 | On time 05:35 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h40 | 09:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX210 | On time 07:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX210 | On time 07:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 11:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h05 | 11:20 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX201 | On time 08:45 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX201 | On time 08:45 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 10:05 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 13:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 10:05 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 13:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 12:15 Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 15:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 12:15 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h05 | 15:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 15:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h45 | 18:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 15:00 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h35 | 18:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 16:30 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h40 | 20:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 16:30 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h50 | 20:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX201 | On time 18:30 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX201 | On time 18:30 Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 21:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 20:30 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h15 | 23:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 20:30 Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 23:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
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Buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 90 km distance in 2h 40m.
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 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 21:30 |
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 from Southampton to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Southampton to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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 40m
Cheapest Price
£19
National Express frequency
25 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: Southampton to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 3 h 5 min to travel the 56 mile long route, with around there are 22 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 20: 30.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southampton to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southampton 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 for a coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is October.
You have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southampton 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
No, luggage for the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London Gatwick Airport
Southampton
London
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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