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Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
National Express
08:30PM5h25
Southampton, Coach Station
01:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$301One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
National Express
08:30PM5h15
Southampton, Coach Station
01:45AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$331One-way
1 transfer
National Express
09:30AM3h15
Southampton, Coach Station
12:45PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:20AM3h20
Southampton, Coach Station
07:40AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:00AM2h55
Southampton, Coach Station
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$401One-way
0 transfers

Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 11
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express02:00AM Southampton, Coach Station2h55 04:55AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
National Express02:00AM Southampton, Coach Station3h05 05:05AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
National Express03:00AM Southampton, Coach Station4h00 07:00AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express03:00AM Southampton, Coach Station4h10 07:10AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National Express04:20AM Southampton, Coach Station3h20 07:40AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
National Express04:20AM Southampton, Coach Station3h10 07:30AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
National Express05:20AM Southampton, Coach Station4h30 09:50AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express05:20AM Southampton, Coach Station4h40 10:00AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National Express06:40AM Southampton, Coach Station3h30 10:10AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
National Express06:40AM Southampton, Coach Station3h20 10:00AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
National Express07:45AM Southampton, Coach Station4h20 12:05PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express07:45AM Southampton, Coach Station4h30 12:15PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National Express07:45AM Southampton, Coach Station4h20 12:05PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express07:45AM Southampton, Coach Station4h30 12:15PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National Express09:30AM Southampton, Coach Station3h15 12:45PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
National Express09:30AM Southampton, Coach Station3h05 12:35PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
National Express10:30AM Southampton, Coach Station4h05 02:35PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National Express10:30AM Southampton, Coach Station3h55 02:25PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express01:00PM Southampton, Coach Station4h35 05:35PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National Express01:00PM Southampton, Coach Station4h25 05:25PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express02:20PM Southampton, Coach Station3h20 05:40PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
National Express02:20PM Southampton, Coach Station3h30 05:50PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
National Express04:55PM Southampton, Coach Station3h15 08:10PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North0 transfersDirect
National Express04:55PM Southampton, Coach Station3h25 08:20PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South0 transfersDirect
National Express06:30PM Southampton, Coach Station4h10 10:40PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National Express06:30PM Southampton, Coach Station4h00 10:30PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express08:30PM Southampton, Coach Station5h15 01:45AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
National Express08:30PM Southampton, Coach Station5h25 01:55AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer

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Bus times from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

2 h 55 m

Average

3 h 55 m

Buses per day

28

Distance

91 km

Of the 28 buses that leave Southampton Central (SOU) for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
02:00AM2h55
Southampton, Coach Station
04:55AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$401One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
09:30AM3h05
Southampton, Coach Station
12:35PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$401One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
02:00AM3h05
Southampton, Coach Station
05:05AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:20AM3h10
Southampton, Coach Station
07:30AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:30AM3h15
Southampton, Coach Station
12:45PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
$401One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

distanceDistance56 miles (90 km)
durationAverage bus duration4 h
priceAverage bus ticket price$40 (€35)
changesDirect busYes
carriersBus companiesNational Express

Buses from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 56 miles (90 km) long trip taking on average 4 h with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $15 (€13), but the average price of bus tickets is $40 (€35).

Bus companies: National Express from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Travel between Southampton Central (SOU) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $18 (€15) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Southampton Central (SOU) - London Gatwick Airport (LGW) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $18
  • National Express frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $15 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $40 (€35); 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 bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 4 h   to travel the 56 mile (90 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The first bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 6: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 9: 20 PM.
For the trip from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a bus with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southampton Central (SOU) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southampton Central (SOU) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is January.
You have options as you can travel to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southampton Central (SOU) 2 different ways: train or bus.

Trains departing from Southampton Central

Address
Address
Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL
Phone
Phone

+44 345 600 0650

Distance from Southampton Central to city center
Distance from Southampton Central to city center
0.7 miles (1.2 km)
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
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)
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
ATM
ATM
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
Shopping
Shopping
Dining
Dining
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Hertz | U-Drive
Accessibility
Accessibility
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

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