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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Southampton on Mon, Dec 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Dec 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. 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 bus costs an average of €13, and a ferry costs an average of €27.
Distance: 90 km
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€25 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Southampton trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W60222 · P25519 | Delayed 9:21 AM 9:20 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 11:51 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60469+P61418 | Delayed 9:35 AM 9:33 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h28 | 12:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72722+L74368 | On time 9:52 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h47 | 12:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60232 · P25522 | On time 10:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 12:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25033+P61429 | On time 10:33 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h28 | 1:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72721+L74374 | On time 10:53 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h46 | 1:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60242 · P25525 | On time 11:20 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 1:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25043+P61437 | On time 11:33 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h28 | 2:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72720+L74380 | 11:51 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 2:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60252 · P25528 | On time 12:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 2:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25053+P61443 | On time 12:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h29 | 3:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72719+L74386 | On time 12:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 3:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60262 · P25531 | On time 1:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 3:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25063+P61445 | On time 1:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h29 | 4:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72718+L74392 | On time 1:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 4:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60273 · P25534 | On time 2:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 4:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25073+P61447 | On time 2:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h29 | 5:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72717+L74398 | On time 2:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 5:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60283 · P25537 | On time 3:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 5:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25083+P61451 | 3:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h29 | 6:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72716+L74404 | On time 3:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 6:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60293 · P25540 | On time 4:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 6:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25093+P61457 | On time 4:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h29 | 7:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72715+L74410 | On time 4:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h48 | 7:39 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60303 · P25543 | On time 5:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 7:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| P25103+P61464 | On time 5:32 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h29 | 8:01 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X72714+L74416 | On time 5:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h49 | 8:40 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W60313 · P25545 | On time 6:20 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h31 | 8:51 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| 7:45 AM London Gatwick Airport | 2h46 | 10:31 AM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 06:11 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway, Great Western Rail from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton trainsSouthern, South Western Railway, Great Western Rail trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton: Stop in Bullard Road adjacent to Station Hotel. To Fareham: Bullard Road Gyratory (A3035) Bus Shelter
WifiParkingLost and Found Office- Car Park: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From Totton / Romsey: Bus Stop outside of Station on sliproad from Waterloo Road to Mountbatten Way (A33) To Southampton: Mountbatten Way (A33) Bus Stop by Lakelands Drive
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Totton / Romsey: Redbridge Roundabout Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road) To Southampton: Redbridge School Bus Stop (Southampton side of Roundabout on A33 slip road)
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