4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 48 trains that leave Southampton Central (SOU) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.
G88641 · C8242313:502h19Southampton Central (SOU)16:09Gatwick Airport (GTW)£91One-way1 change- G88618 · C8240311:502h20Southampton Central (SOU)14:10Gatwick Airport (GTW)£111One-way1 change
- G88641 · G26218_C8242313:502h19Southampton Central (SOU)16:09Gatwick Airport (GTW)£111One-way1 change
- G88635 · C8241713:202h19Southampton Central (SOU)15:39Gatwick Airport (GTW)£111One-way1 change
- G88582 · C823738:502h19Southampton Central (SOU)11:09Gatwick Airport (GTW)£141One-way1 change
L80195+G2640210:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)11:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£401One-way1 change- L80201+G2640911:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)12:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£401One-way1 change
- L80207+G2641612:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)13:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£401One-way1 change
- L80217+G2642313:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)14:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£331One-way1 change
- L80227+G2643014:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)15:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£221One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 ferry which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 92 km
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2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN382100 · X19663 · SN649100 · G26391 | 6:08 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h22 | 9:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| L78754 · SW684700 · Q22406+C82537 | 6:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h18 | 10:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| X90699 · SN381000 · G26398 | 7:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h00 | 10:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G88578 · C82369 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 10:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78770_L79931+C82547 | 8:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h18 | 11:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80137+G26297 | 9:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88584 · C82379 | 9:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 11:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78774_L79937+C82557 | 9:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h18 | 12:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80157+G26303 | 10:26 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h53 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88590 · C82389 | 10:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 12:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88590 · C82269 | 10:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h43 | 13:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78778_L79943+G26090 | 10:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 13:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80171+G26309 | 11:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 13:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88596 · C82399 | 11:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 13:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88596 · C82273 | 11:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h43 | 14:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78782_L79949+G26092 | 11:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 14:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80179+G26314 | 12:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80179 · L83092+G26094 | 12:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h36 | 15:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| G88602 · C82409 | 12:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 14:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78788_L79955+G26094 | 12:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 15:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80183+G26320 | 13:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 15:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88608 · C82419 | 13:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 15:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78796_L79961+G26096 | 13:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 16:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80189+G26325 | 14:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 16:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88614 · C82429 | 14:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 16:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78804+G26098 | 14:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 17:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80199+G26331 | 15:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 17:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88620 · C82439 | 15:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 17:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78812+G26100 | 15:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 18:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80211+G26337 | 16:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 18:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88626 · C82450 | 16:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 18:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78822+G26102 | 16:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 19:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80231+G26343 | 17:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 19:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88631 · C82460 | 17:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 19:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88631 · G26107 | 17:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h43 | 20:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78828+G26104 | 17:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 20:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80251+G26350 | 18:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 20:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88637 · C82470 | 18:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 20:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78838+C82294 | 18:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 21:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80271+G26356 | 19:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 21:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G88643 · C82482 | 19:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h12 | 21:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78846+G26108 | 19:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 22:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80291+G26362 | 20:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h54 | 22:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| G27771 · C82492 | 20:28 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h14 | 22:42 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L78858+G26111 | 20:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 23:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88651+ C02559 | 21:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h45 | 0:15 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| L80305+C82330 | 21:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h27 | 0:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 22:00 |
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Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Central (SOU) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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