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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 9 trains that leave Southampton Central (SOU) for London Gatwick Airport on Thu, Aug 06, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 91 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 55 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.
1:20 PM2h19Southampton Central (SOU)3:39 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$81One-way0 transfers- 7:50 AM2h19Southampton Central (SOU)10:09 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$181One-way0 transfers
- 6:55 PM2h14Southampton Central (SOU)9:09 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 PM2h19Southampton Central (SOU)10:39 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 AM2h19Southampton Central (SOU)11:09 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$231One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM1h55Southampton Central (SOU)8:55 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$231One-way0 transfers- 6:55 PM2h14Southampton Central (SOU)9:09 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 PM2h19Southampton Central (SOU)10:39 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 AM2h19Southampton Central (SOU)11:09 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$231One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM2h19Southampton Central (SOU)10:39 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$291One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L80207+G26416 | On time 12:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 1:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
 G00875+L79392+G26420 | On time 12:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88624 · C82582_C82407 | On time 12:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 2:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88624 · C82407 | On time 12:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 2:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88629 · G26210_C82413 | On time 12:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 3:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88629 · C82413 | On time 12:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 3:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80237+G26437 | On time 3:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 4:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00891+L79425+G26441 | On time 3:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 5:21 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88654 · C82437 | On time 3:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 5:41 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88654 · G26233_C82437 | On time 3:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 5:41 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L80105 · L79694+ G15106 | On time 3:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 5:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88658 · G26236_C82443 | On time 3:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 6:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport
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Popular train stations from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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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