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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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 | Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Swanwick | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Swanwick | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Southampton Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Southampton Central | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal | Swanwick | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Gatwick to Southampton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Gatwick and Southampton?
Train Companies
Customers have reported positive experiences with friendly staff, comfortable journeys, and punctuality. However, some mentioned that rail replacement services during train trips to Havant were tiring.
Southern Gatwick Southampton recent customer reviews
Because my flight was delayed, and the Gatwick airport shuttle got stuck, I missed my train by 5 minutes and had to purchase a brand new ticket. I feel that I should have been allowed to use that same ticket being that it was not my fault that I missed my train
Helen H.
Train trip to Havant was very good, rail replacement quite tiring
Mrs S.
Very unimpressed
William P.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Southampton by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gatwick to Southampton?
The cheapest train tickets from Gatwick to Southampton start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gatwick to Southampton?
The average train ride duration from Gatwick to Southampton is 2h 4m, covering a distance of 57 miles (92 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 54m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators service the Gatwick to Southampton route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Gatwick to Southampton?
The earliest train departs from Gatwick to Southampton at 7:09am. And the latest train departs at 8:38pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Southampton was searched and found on Mar 28, 2026 with a price of $12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gatwick to Southampton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $12 to $48 for a train ticket from Gatwick to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2026-03-28.
