G88577 · C82543_C823688:202h20Southampton Central (SOU)10:40Gatwick Airport (GTW)£241One-way1 change
G88607 · G26196_C8239410:502h20Southampton Central (SOU)13:10Gatwick Airport (GTW)£241One-way1 change
G88613 · C82573_C8239811:202h20Southampton Central (SOU)13:40Gatwick Airport (GTW)£241One-way1 change
G88625 · C82583_C8240812:202h20Southampton Central (SOU)14:40Gatwick Airport (GTW)£241One-way1 change
G88619 · G26204_C8240411:502h20Southampton Central (SOU)14:10Gatwick Airport (GTW)£241One-way1 change
L80209+
G8808912:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)13:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£521One-way1 change
L80219+
G8809913:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)14:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£471One-way1 change
L80187+
G880498:001h49Southampton Central (SOU)9:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£521One-way1 change
L80191+
C828119:001h55Southampton Central (SOU)10:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)£521One-way1 change
L80357 · L82433+
G262908:301h55Southampton Central (SOU)10:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£521One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
The cheapest option from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport is train, with an average price of £20. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 90 km
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2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest option 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Southampton to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 4 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L80187+ G88049 | 8:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00856+ L79348+ G88055 | 8:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 10:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88577 · C82543_C82368 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 10:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80357 · L82433+ G26290 | 8:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 10:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88583 · G26180_C82374 | 8:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 11:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80191+ C82811 | 9:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00859+ L79359+ G88065 | 9:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 11:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88589 · C82553_C82378 | 9:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 11:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80066 · L82465+ G26296 | 9:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88595 · G26188_C82384 | 9:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 12:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80197+ C82821 | 10:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80197+ G88406+ C02686 | 10:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 12:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G00862+ L79370+ G88075 | 10:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88601 · C82563_C82388 | 10:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 12:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80070 · L82497+ G26302 | 10:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 12:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88607 · G26196_C82394 | 10:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 13:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80203+ C82831 | 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 12:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80203+ G88418+ C02676 | 11:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 13:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G00868+ L79381+ G88085 | 11:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 13:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88613 · C82573_C82398 | 11:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 13:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80075 · L79632 · L81720+ G26199 | 11:30 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h08 | 13:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
G88619 · G26204_C82404 | 11:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 14:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80209+ G88089 | 12:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 13:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G00873+ L79393+ G88095 | 12:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 14:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
G88625 · C82583_C82408 | 12:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 14:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G88630 · G26213_C82414 | 12:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 15:10 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
L80219+ G88099 | 13:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 14:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Typically, there are 11 trains per day from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport, including direct trains, 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 |
Lowest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 21:00 |
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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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FAQs: Southampton to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London Gatwick Airport
Most Southampton to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and London Gatwick Airport 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.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: 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.
Getting to Woolston from Southampton city centre
Woolston is 1 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolston train station facilities and services
Woolston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woolston.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Woolston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Woolston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woolston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woolston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woolston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). Steps to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth). 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.
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