4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 1 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 €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
It's difficult to get from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
G88583 · G26180_C823748:50 AM2h20Southampton Central (SOU)11:10 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€261One-way1 transfer- G88577 · C82543_C823688:20 AM2h20Southampton Central (SOU)10:40 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€261One-way1 transfer
G00856+
L79348+G880558:15 AM2h04Southampton Central (SOU)10:19 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way2 transfers- G00859+L79359+G880659:15 AM2h04Southampton Central (SOU)11:19 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way2 transfers
- L80187+G880498:00 AM1h49Southampton Central (SOU)9:49 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way1 transfer
- L80187+G880498:00 AM1h49Southampton Central (SOU)9:49 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way1 transfer
- L80191+G880599:00 AM1h49Southampton Central (SOU)10:49 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way1 transfer
- G00856+L79348+G880558:15 AM2h04Southampton Central (SOU)10:19 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way2 transfers
- G00859+L79359+G880659:15 AM2h04Southampton Central (SOU)11:19 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€581One-way2 transfers
- G88583 · G26180_C823748:50 AM2h20Southampton Central (SOU)11:10 AMGatwick Airport (GTW)€261One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry 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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a ferry costs an average of €28.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €28 Average price | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport costing on average €25.
A train is €6 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport costing on average €28.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.19. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Southampton to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G88594 · C82383 | On time 9:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 12:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88594 · G26186_C82383 | 9:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 12:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80195+G26402 | 10:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 11:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00861+L79369+G26406 | 10:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 12:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88600 · G26414 | 10:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 12:54 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88600 · C82387 | On time 10:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 12:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88600 · C82562_C82387 | 10:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 12:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88606 · G26194_C82393 | 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 1:11 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88606 · C82393 | 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 1:11 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80201+G26409 | On time 11:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 12:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00866+L79380+G26413 | 11:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 1:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88612 · C82572_C82397 | 11:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 1:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88612 · C82397 | 11:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 1:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88612 · G26421 | 11:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 1:54 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88618 · G26202_C82403 | 11:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 2:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88618 · C82403 | On time 11:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 2:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80207+G26416 | On time 12:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 1:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00875+L79392+G26420 | 12:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 2:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88624 · C82407 | On time 12:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 2:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88624 · C82582_C82407 | On time 12:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 2:39 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 | |
| G88629 · G26210_C82413 | On time 12:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 3:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88629 · G26431 | On time 12:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 3:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80217+G26423 | 1:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 2:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00879+L79403+G26427 | 1:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 3:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88635 · C82592_C82417 | 1:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 3:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88635 · G26435 | 1:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 3:54 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88635 · C82417 | On time 1:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 3:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88641 · C82423 | On time 1:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 4:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88641 · G26218_C82423 | On time 1:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 4:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80227+G26430 | 2:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 3:49 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00887+L79414+G26434 | 2:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 4:19 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88646 · C82427 | On time 2:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 4:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88646 · G26224_C82427 | On time 2:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 4:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L83978+G26227_C82433 | 2:55 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h14 | 5:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80237+G26437 | 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 · G26233_C82437 | On time 3:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 5:41 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88654 · G26449 | On time 3:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 5:54 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
L80105 · L79694+ G15106 | 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 | |
| G88658 · G26452 | On time 3:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 6:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80247+G26444 | On time 4:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h51 | 5:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00895+L79435+G26448 | On time 4:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 6:21 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88662 · G26456 | On time 4:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 6:54 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88662 · C82622_C82448 | 4:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 6:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80115 · L79714+G15108 | 4:30 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h55 | 6:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88666 · G26459 | On time 4:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 7:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88666 · G26244_C82454 | 4:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 7:10 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80257+G26451 | On time 5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h51 | 6:51 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00901+L79447+G26455 | On time 5:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h06 | 7:21 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88670 · G26462 | On time 5:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 7:54 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88670 · G26250_G26140 | 5:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 7:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88674 · G26487 | 5:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 8:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88674 · G26254_C82464 | 5:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h21 | 8:11 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80267+G26458 | On time 6:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h48 | 7:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00912+L79459+G88154 | 6:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h03 | 8:18 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88678 · G26471 | 6:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 8:54 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88678 · C82642_C82468 | 6:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h19 | 8:39 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88682 · G26474 | 6:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h34 | 9:24 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L84018+G26261_C82474 | 6:55 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h14 | 9:09 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80277+G26465 | On time 7:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h48 | 8:48 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80277 · L82759+G26354 | On time 7:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h25 | 9:25 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
| L80187+G88049 | 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 9:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00856+L79348+G88055 | 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 10:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| G88577 · C82543_C82368 | 8:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 10:40 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G88583 · G26180_C82374 | 8:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h20 | 11:10 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| L80191+G88059 | 9:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 10:49 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 transfer | |
| G00859+L79359+G88065 | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 11:19 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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 €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
Most Southampton to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Southampton Central to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton 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.
Getting to Southampton Airport Parkway from Southampton city centre
Southampton Airport Parkway is 5 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Southampton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Southampton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Airport Parkway: 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 some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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: No.
Getting to St Denys from Southampton city centre
St Denys is 2 km from Southampton city centre. Public transport options include:
St Denys train station facilities and services
St Denys has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Denys.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Denys.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Denys.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Denys: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at St Denys: Bike Parking.
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