The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
To travel from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
G88641 · G26218_C8242313:502h19Southampton Central (SOU)16:09Gatwick Airport (GTW)£91One-way1 change
G88624 · C8240712:202h19Southampton Central (SOU)14:39Gatwick Airport (GTW)£91One-way1 change
G88635 · C8241713:202h19Southampton Central (SOU)15:39Gatwick Airport (GTW)£91One-way1 change
G88618 · C8240311:502h20Southampton Central (SOU)14:10Gatwick Airport (GTW)£91One-way1 change
G88629 · C8241312:502h19Southampton Central (SOU)15:09Gatwick Airport (GTW)£91One-way1 change
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G263928:301h49Southampton Central (SOU)10:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)£521One-way1 change
L80207+
G2641612:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)13:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£271One-way1 change
L80195+
G2640210:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)11:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£301One-way1 change
L80217+
G2642313:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)14:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£221One-way1 change
L80201+
G2640911:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)12:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£301One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry 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 £11. 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 train costs an average of £11, and a ferry costs an average of £25.
Distance: 90 km
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Live departures
Southampton to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G88594 · G26186_C82383 | 9:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 12:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88594 · C82383 | On time 9:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 12:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80195+ G26402 | 10:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 11:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00861+ L79369+ G26406 | 10:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88600 · C82562_C82387 | 10:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 12:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88606 · C82393 | On time 10:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 13:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88606 · G26194_C82393 | 10:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 13:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80201+ G26409 | On time 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00866+ L79380+ G26413 | 11:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 13:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88612 · C82397 | 11:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 13:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88612 · C82572_C82397 | 11:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 13:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88618 · G26202_C82403 | 11:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 14:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88618 · C82403 | On time 11:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 14:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80207+ G26416 | On time 12:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00875+ L79392+ G26420 | 12:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88624 · C82407 | On time 12:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 14:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88624 · C82582_C82407 | On time 12:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 14:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88629 · C82413 | On time 12:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 15:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88629 · G26210_C82413 | On time 12:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 15:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80217+ G26423 | 13:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 14:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00879+ L79403+ G26427 | 13:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 15:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88635 · C82592_C82417 | On time 13:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 15:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88635 · C82417 | On time 13:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 15:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88641 · G26218_C82423 | On time 13:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 16:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88641 · C82423 | On time 13:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 16:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80227+ G26430 | 14:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 15:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00887+ L79414+ G26434 | 14:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 16:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88646 · C82427 | On time 14:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 16:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88646 · G26224_C82427 | On time 14:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 16:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G77380 · C82433 | 14:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h24 | 17:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G77380 · G26227_C82433 | 14:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h24 | 17:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G26227_C82433+ L83978 | 14:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h14 | 17:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80237+ G26437 | 15:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 16:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00891+ L79425+ G26441 | On time 15:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 17:21 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88654 · C82437 | On time 15:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 17:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88654 · G26233_C82437 | On time 15:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 17:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80105 · L79694+ G15106 | 15:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 17:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88658 · G26236_C82443 | On time 15:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 18:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88658 · C82443 | On time 15:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 18:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80247+ G26444 | On time 16:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h51 | 17:51 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00895+ L79435+ G26448 | On time 16:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 18:21 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88662 · C82622_C82448 | 16:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 18:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88662 · C82448 | 16:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 18:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80115 · L79714+ G15108 | 16:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 18:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88666 · G26244_C82454 | 16:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 19:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80257+ G26451 | On time 17:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h51 | 18:51 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00901+ L79447+ G26455 | On time 17:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 19:21 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88670 · G26250_G26140 | 17:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 19:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88674 · G26254_C82464 | 17:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 20:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80267+ G26458 | On time 18:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h48 | 19:48 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00912+ L79459+ G88154 | 18:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h03 | 20:18 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
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L78750 · L79919 · L83867+ G15091 | 7:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h24 | 9:24 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
G88565 · G26167_C82358 | 7:19 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 9:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L78871 · L79922 · L83885+ G26389 | 7:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
G88570 · G26170_C82363 | 7:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 10:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88570 · C82363 | 7:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 10:11 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L78756+ C82800 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88576 · C82367 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 10:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88576 · C82542_C82367 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 10:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L78760+ G26392 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88582 · C82373 | 8:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 11:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88582 · G26178_C82373 | 8:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 11:09 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L78764+ C82810 | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h56 | 10:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00858+ L79358+ G26399 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88588 · C82552_C82377 | 9:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 11:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88588 · C82377 | 9:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 11:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- 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 some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has no step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Eastleigh/ London Waterloo). There is level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton Central). 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station in Wessex Lane.
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