The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
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NX032 · NX025
NX032 · NX201
NX032 · NX025
NX032 · NX025
NX032 · NX201Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Southampton to London Gatwick Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Live departures
Southampton to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London Gatwick Airport buses for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX032 · NX210 | Delayed 6:25 AM 2:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | Delayed 6:25 AM 2:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | Delayed 6:25 AM 2:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | Delayed 6:25 AM 2:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | Delayed 6:25 AM 4:15 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 2h45 | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | Delayed 6:25 AM 4:15 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX200 | Delayed 6:25 AM 5:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 8:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX200 | Delayed 6:25 AM 5:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h15 | 8:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX201 | On time 6:25 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h35 | 10:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX201 | On time 6:25 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 9:50 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h05 | 11:20 AM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 7:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h45 | 11:15 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 7:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:05 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX200 | On time 9:15 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h30 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h20 | 1:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX200 | On time 9:15 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 12:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h05 | 1:35 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h15 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX230 | On time 10:45 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 1:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX230 | On time 10:45 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 1:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h25 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h15 | 3:05 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 3h55 | 3:05 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h05 | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 12:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 3:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 12:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h05 | 3:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 1:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 4:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 1:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 1:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 1:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 4:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX230 | On time 2:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h45 | 6:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX230 | On time 2:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 3:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h15 | 6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 3:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h30 | 9:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 4h40 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h25 | 9:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 4h15 | 9:30 PM Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 5:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 5:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h00 | 8:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 7:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h40 | 10:40 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 7:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 | On time 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 transfer | |
NX160 · NX035 · NX025 | On time 8:55 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 8h40 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2 transfers | |
NX160 · NX035 · NX210 | 8:55 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 8h40 | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2 transfers | |
NX160 · NX035 · NX025 | 8:55 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 8h30 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2 transfers | |
NX160 · NX035 · NX210 | 8:55 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 8h30 | 5:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Southampton to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Southampton to London Gatwick Airport with National Express for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport by bus. 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 bus, 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Express (in the station)
- Sandwich Bar (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
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