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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Southampton Coach Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Southampton Coach Station | Fastest | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Southampton Coach Station | No tags | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Southampton Coach Station | No tags | |||||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal | Southampton Coach Station | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$31 - US$68 | Average Duration3h 30m | 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
| Average PriceUS$19 - US$51 | Average Duration2h 2m | 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$19 - US$19 | Average Duration1h 50m | 4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Gatwick to SouthamptonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Gatwick to Southampton: Trip Overview
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The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with comfortable and clean buses, as well as friendly and helpful drivers. Booking is described as easy, making travel convenient for individuals. However, some users reported confusion at Gatwick regarding bus numbers and routes, leading to delays in reaching Southampton. Despite these issues, staff efforts ensured passengers reached their destinations efficiently.
National Express Gatwick Southampton recent customer reviews
Lovely, friendly, helpful drivers. Justin and Justin (yes 2 of them) at Gatwick had me in stitches. Scott efficiently worked out a new rout when the motorway was blocked and got us to Winchester dead on time.
Helen H.
Booking was easy. Coach trip on time and comfortable easy for a single person to travel by.
Jaratsree N.
Very confusing!!! No definite bus at Gatwick!!! Wrong bus #204 at Gatwick, should be #203!!! Bus driver to South Hampton didn’t want to take us!!! Another bus driver #203 from South Hampton was Very Accomodating and convinced the driver to take us to South Hampton instead of us sitting at the Terminal for 2-3 hrs. A fabulous MAN! “Thankyou”*******
Robert R.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gatwick - Southampton
How far is Gatwick from Southampton?
The distance between Gatwick and Southampton is approximately 91 km (57 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gatwick to Southampton?
Buses departing from London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick will take you to Southampton Coach Station in Southampton.
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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Southampton was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gatwick to Southampton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$81 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-10-01.
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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gatwick and Southampton!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gatwick to Southampton, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Gatwick to Southampton will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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