What's the distance between Southampton and Gatwick by coach?

The distance between Southampton and Gatwick by coach is approximately 57 miles (91 km).

How can I get from Southampton to Gatwick without driving?

The best way to go from Southampton to Gatwick without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus from Southampton to Gatwick from £19 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Southampton to Gatwick on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:20	Southampton Coach Station	2h 35m	07:55	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	04:20	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	04:20	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 22:54 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

56 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£28 - £63	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £39	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £13	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 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.

21 May 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.

2 March 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.

27 May 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 by bus from Southampton to Gatwick

What's the distance between Southampton and Gatwick by coach?
The distance between Southampton and Gatwick by coach is approximately 57 miles (91 km).
How can I get from Southampton to Gatwick without driving?
The best way to go from Southampton to Gatwick without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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£26

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£26

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£19

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£26

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£26

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Gatwick was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

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 £19 to £80 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 £19, which is on 2025-11-16.