The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
6
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
It's difficult to get from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
P42237 · W60039
P42231 · W60036
P42231 · P41216_W60036
P42237 · P41222_W60039
L72804+
W60226
P60981+
W60470
L72804+
W60226
P42237 · W60039
P42231 · W60036
P42231 · P41216_W60036Travel 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €22 Average price |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m 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 train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L72804+ W60226 | On time 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 9:55 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
P42231 · P41216_W60036 | On time 8:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 10:39 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
P42231 · W60036 | On time 8:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 10:39 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
P60981+ W60470 | On time 8:30 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 10:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
P42237 · W60039 | On time 8:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 11:09 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
P42237 · P41222_W60039 | On time 8:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 11:09 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 21:00 |
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 €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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South Western Railway
FAQs: Trains from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
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
Popular train stations from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
- 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
- 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
- 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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