How far is Gatwick from Southampton?

Gatwick and Southampton are 57 miles (91 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gatwick to Southampton?

Most of the buses traveling from Gatwick to Southampton leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive at Southampton Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Southampton?

Once in Southampton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Southampton City Art Gallery, Medieval Merchant's House, Southampton Common Park, Titanic Trail and Solent Sky Aviation Museum.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gatwick to Southampton on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 45m	12:55pm	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 25m	1:35am	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 10m	12:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 10m	12:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 45m	12:55pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:41 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gatwick to Southampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, 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$27 - $88	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $50	Average Duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The reviews highlight a generally positive experience with comfortable and clean buses, as well as friendly and helpful drivers. Booking is described as easy, making travel convenient for individuals. However, some users reported confusion at Gatwick regarding bus numbers and routes, leading to delays in reaching Southampton. Despite these issues, staff efforts ensured passengers reached their destinations efficiently.

National Express Gatwick Southampton recent customer reviews

Lovely, friendly, helpful drivers. Justin and Justin (yes 2 of them) at Gatwick had me in stitches. Scott efficiently worked out a new rout when the motorway was blocked and got us to Winchester dead on time.

Helen H.

July 24, 2025

Booking was easy. Coach trip on time and comfortable easy for a single person to travel by.

Jaratsree N.

October 6, 2024

Very confusing!!! No definite bus at Gatwick!!! Wrong bus #204 at Gatwick, should be #203!!! Bus driver to South Hampton didn’t want to take us!!! Another bus driver #203 from South Hampton was Very Accomodating and convinced the driver to take us to South Hampton instead of us sitting at the Terminal for 2-3 hrs. A fabulous MAN! “Thankyou”*******

Robert R.

June 28, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Gatwick and Southampton?

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gatwick to Southampton by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$33

11/18

$33

Today

$33

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11/22

$25

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The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 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 Gatwick to Southampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $79 for a bus ticket from Gatwick to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-22.