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The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
90 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Fast buses
Of the 37 buses that leave Southampton for London Gatwick Airport on Wed, Nov 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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 · FlixBus05:00PM4h30
Southampton Central (SOU)09:30PMHorley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
€211One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus05:15PM4h25
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)09:40PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
€211One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus05:00PM4h40
Southampton Central (SOU)09:40PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
€211One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus05:15PM4h15
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)09:30PMHorley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
€211One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50AM4h25
Southampton Central (SOU)03:15PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
€241One-way
1 transfer
NX20601:50AM2h30
Southampton, Coach Station04:20AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
€351One-way
0 transfers
NX20601:50AM2h40
Southampton, Coach Station04:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
€351One-way
0 transfers
NX20601:00PM2h50
Southampton, Coach Station03:50PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
€321One-way
0 transfers
NX20606:35PM2h50
Southampton, Coach Station09:25PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
€321One-way
0 transfers
NX20603:20PM2h50
Southampton, Coach Station06:10PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
€321One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €10. 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 €10, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 90 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €22 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
Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:48 PM
Last updated at 10:48 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX206 | 1:50 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h30 | 4:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | Delayed 10:45 AM 1:50 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 2h40 | 1:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 2:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX210 | 7:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h05 | 11:20 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | Delayed 10:45 AM 8:55 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 1:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h20 | 1:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h30 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h05 | 1:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h15 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 10:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 10:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 1:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h25 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 3:05 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h55 | 3:05 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h05 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 12:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 3:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 12:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h05 | 3:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | 1:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 3:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | On time 1:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 | On time 1:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 4h05 | 5:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 1:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h55 | 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | On time 3:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 6:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 3:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 4:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 4:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h50 | 8:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h30 | 9:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h40 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h25 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h15 | 9:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX201 | On time 6:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX201 | On time 6:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX206 | On time 6:35 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX206 | 6:35 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
| NX032 · NX025 | 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
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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 €13 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
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 €10
Distance 90 km |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
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 €10
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 €10. 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
€21
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: Bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport.
Cheap coach tickets from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as €18 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is €33; 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 90 km long journey, 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 buy, 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 to travel from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by coach is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) including taking a 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).
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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
Popular bus stations from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
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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 transit options for Southampton, Coach Station
- Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
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