How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Gatwick?

The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Gatwick start from £26. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Gatwick?

The average bus journey time from Southampton to Gatwick is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 57 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 45m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Southampton to Gatwick route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Gatwick?

The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Gatwick at 02:05. And the latest bus departs at 20:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Gatwick?

A bus journey from Southampton to Gatwick produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Southampton to Gatwick from £25 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Southampton to Gatwick on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	University of Southampton	5h 15m	23:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	20:30	Southampton Coach Station	5h 25m	01:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
Bus	20:30	Southampton Coach Station	5h 15m	01:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	21:25	University of Southampton	7h 30m	04:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	21:25	University of Southampton	7h 40m	05:05	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags

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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

56 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£26 - £72	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £39	Average duration2h 2m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £12	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Gatwick?

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Stops in Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,833 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

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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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Southampton to Gatwick

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Gatwick?
The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Gatwick start from £26. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Gatwick?
The average bus journey time from Southampton to Gatwick is 3h 20m, covering a distance of 57 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 45m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Southampton to Gatwick route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Gatwick?
The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Gatwick at 02:05. And the latest bus departs at 20:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Gatwick?
A bus journey from Southampton to Gatwick produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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The cheapest trip from Southampton to Gatwick was searched and found on 5 Jan 2026 with a price of £25

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 £25 to £76 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 £25, which is on 2026-01-12.