How far is Southampton from Gatwick?

The distance between Southampton and Gatwick is around 91 km (57 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Gatwick?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southampton Coach Station, in Southampton, and end it at London Gatwick Airport, in Gatwick.

Bus from Southampton to Gatwick starting at $35 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Southampton to Gatwick on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	University of Southampton	5h 5m	11:45pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	University of Southampton	5h 15m	11:55pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	5h 25m	1:55am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	5h 15m	1:45am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	University of Southampton	7h 40m	5:05am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

91 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $116	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $72	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $23	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers appreciate the comfortable and smooth rides provided by this bus service, with helpful and polite drivers enhancing their experience. However, some users mention that the journey to Gatwick could be shorter if it did not include stops at Heathrow or detours through London.

National Express Southampton Gatwick recent customer reviews

I thought the journey to Gatwick was far too long as the bus did couple of stops at Heathrow first.

John K.

May 21, 2022

The journey OK but instead of going to London it would be nice if it went straight to Gatwick and not to go to London to come back out of London

Peter D.

March 2, 2022

Great service! Friendly driver. Very good driver -safe. Booking online was easy and the price was right. Coach comfy. Would travel again without hesitation. Thankyou.

Linda W.

May 27, 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Gatwick?

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Gatwick by bus

How far is Southampton from Gatwick?
The distance between Southampton and Gatwick is around 91 km (57 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Gatwick?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southampton Coach Station, in Southampton, and end it at London Gatwick Airport, in Gatwick.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$48

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11-16

$35

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The cheapest trip from Southampton to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $147 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-16.