The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$20
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$44
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 51 m
Buses on Oct 08
24
Distance
90 km
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 $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:50 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM3h10Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)6:15 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h55Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)8:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM3h25Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:45 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM3h20Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)6:25 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:50 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM2h45Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)1:50 PMGatwick Airport (North Terminal)$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM2h55Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)8:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$201One-way1 transfer
NX032 · NX02512:15 PM2h55Southampton, Coach Station3:10 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM2h55Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)2:00 PMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal South$211One-way1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $12 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Southampton to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Live departures
Southampton to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX025 | 2:20 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h05 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | 4:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h25 | 7:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h15 | 7:35 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 5:35 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX230 | 5:35 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h10 | 9:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h00 | 9:25 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 7:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX201 | 8:45 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 11:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX201 | 10:15 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 1:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h45 | 1:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h55 | 2:00 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 | 1:45 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h40 | 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h10 | 6:15 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h20 | 6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | 3:10 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 4:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | 4:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 8:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h55 | 8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h45 | 7:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | 6:35 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 9:25 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 4h20 | 1:45 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport by bus. 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 bus, 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Most Southampton to London Gatwick Airport buses use the Southampton, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and London Gatwick Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton, Coach Station from Southampton city centre
Southampton, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Southampton, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Express (in the station), Sandwich Bar (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) from Southampton city centre
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) is 3 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) bus station facilities and services
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University). ATMs are available at Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University): Bus stop is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Getting to Southampton, University from Southampton city centre
Southampton, University is 3 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton, University bus station facilities and services
Southampton, University has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton, University. ATMs are available at Southampton, University.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton, University.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton, University: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton, University: Basic accessibility features are available for passengers.
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