Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central train

Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Cheapest

23

Average

40

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

Cheapest
09:09AMGatwick Airport1h54 11:03AMSouthampton Central
0 transfers
231One-way
08:09AMGatwick Airport1h54 10:03AMSouthampton Central
0 transfers
241One-way
08:32AMGatwick Airport1h51 10:23AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
511One-way
09:32AMGatwick Airport1h50 11:22AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
511One-way
08:43AMGatwick Airport2h06 10:49AMSouthampton Central
2 transfers
511One-way

Train schedule from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, March 23
08:09AMGatwick Airport1h54 10:03AMSouthampton Central
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08:32AMGatwick Airport1h51 10:23AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
08:43AMGatwick Airport2h06 10:49AMSouthampton Central
2 transfers
09:09AMGatwick Airport1h54 11:03AMSouthampton Central
0 transfers
09:32AMGatwick Airport1h50 11:22AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
09:43AMGatwick Airport2h00 11:43AMSouthampton Central
2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Fastest Journey

1 h 50 m

Average

1 h 53 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

92 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Gatwick Airport for Southampton Central every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
09:32AMGatwick Airport1h50 11:22AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
511One-way
08:32AMGatwick Airport1h51 10:23AMSouthampton Central
1 transfer
511One-way
09:09AMGatwick Airport1h54 11:03AMSouthampton Central
0 transfers
231One-way
08:09AMGatwick Airport1h54 10:03AMSouthampton Central
0 transfers
241One-way
09:43AMGatwick Airport2h00 11:43AMSouthampton Central
2 transfers
511One-way

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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central

distanceDistance56 miles (91 km)
frequencyTrain frequency35 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 15 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesSouth Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway or Cross Country

Trains from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central cover the 56 miles (91 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 57 min with our travel partners like South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway or Cross Country. Normally, there are 35 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Gatwick Airport and arrive in Southampton Central.

Train companies: South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Southern from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central trains

Travel on South Western Railway, CrossCountry and Southern trains to Southampton Central from Gatwick Airport at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

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South Western Railway
CrossCountry

Enjoy a smooth and easy trip between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central with Southern! As an official travel partner of Southern, Omio can help you search current train schedules and timetables from Southern, compare the best routes between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable Southern Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central train ticket available today. If you search for Southern tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a line at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 56 miles (91 km) trip between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central with ease and comfort on a train with Southern.

Train information from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central with Southern:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 57 min
  • Southern frequency: 15 a day

Looking for trains from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central? South Western Railway is one of the best companies to travel with on the 56 miles (91 km) journey between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central. As an official travel partner of South Western Railway, Omio quickly shows you the latest South Western Railway train schedules and timetables, tickets and offers (such as baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable South Western Railway train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central, you can quickly see if the South Western Railway ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Gatwick Airport - Southampton Central train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with South Western Railway!

    CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Southampton Central from Gatwick Airport you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

      Travel Tips: Trains from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central

      Travel Tips: Travel by train to Southampton Central easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central.
      FAQs
      The train distance from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central is around 56 miles (91 km).
      On average the Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central train time is 1 h 57 min  covering the 56 mile (91 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

      When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Gatwick Airport   and arriving in Southampton Central.

      Passengers board their train most frequently from Gatwick Airport and travel around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) from the city center to this train station.

      Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Southampton Central and need to travel approximately 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the train station to the city center in Southampton Central.

      Take the Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central train with South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway or Cross Country. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Gatwick Airport and Southampton Central as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
      Yes, there are 15 direct trains per day from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central with Southern, and you won’t need to transfer at another stop in between. Direct train services tend to offer more convenience and save you time when traveling to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy your train ticket.
      The average number of trains departing Gatwick Airport for Southampton Central is 35 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
      The earliest train for this route departs from Gatwick Airport at 5: 56 AM. The last train leaves from Gatwick Airport at 11: 54 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Gatwick Airport to Southampton Central and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

      Trains departing from Gatwick Airport

      Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
      Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
      4.8 miles (7.8 km)
      Ticket Office Hours
      Ticket Office Hours
      24/7
      How to get to this station?
      How to get to this station?
      Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
      Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
      Onward travel information: Available from airport.
      Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
      Nearest Airport
      Nearest Airport
      London Gatwick Airport
      1 miles (1 km)
      How to get to nearest airport?
      How to get to nearest airport?
      The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.
      Amenities at station
      Wifi
      Wifi
      Free Wi-Fi in the station.
      ATM
      ATM
      Located outside the station as well as on concourse.
      Taxi
      Taxi
      Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
      Lockers
      Lockers
      Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.
      Parking
      Parking
      Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 1900 (including handicapped parking spaces) Parking Pricing: £8. 00 for 1 hour | £25. 00 for 1 day
      Dining
      Dining
      Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's
      Car Rentals
      Car Rentals
      Enterprise | Alamo | Hertz | SIXT | Europcar | Avis
      Information Desk
      Information Desk
      Located inside the main terminal.
      Accessibility
      Accessibility
      Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.

      Trains arriving to Southampton Central

      Distance from Southampton Central to city center
      Distance from Southampton Central to city center
      1.1 miles (1.7 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
      Taxi
      Taxi
      Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
      Dining
      Dining
      Subway | TGI Friday's | Mint Dosa
      Car Rentals
      Car Rentals
      Hertz | U-Drive
      Information Desk
      Information Desk
      Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
      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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