How much does a bus ticket from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport cost?

The bus ticket price from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport starts at $13. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport?

The average travel time between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 57 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport?

The number of buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport?

When taking the bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Southern.

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

Buses traveling between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport leave from Southampton Airport or Southampton Coach Station and arrive at Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal, Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal.

Bus Southampton to London Gatwick Airport from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Southampton to Gatwick on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:38pm	Swanwick	2h 1m	5:39pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
9:09am	Swanwick	2h	11:09am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
7:19am	Southampton Central	2h 20m	9:39am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Gatwick on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:38pm	Swanwick	2h 1m	6:39pm	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Cheapest
9:09am	Swanwick	2h	11:09am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	Fastest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
7:19am	Southampton Central	2h 20m	9:39am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal	No tags
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:31 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London Gatwick Airport. 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$15 - $84	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $50	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stations and stops in Southampton and London Gatwick Airport?

Stops in Southampton

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

Stops in Gatwick

A
Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
Gatwick RH6
B
Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
Gatwick RH6

Official partners

National Express

4/529,732 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.

May 21, 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.

March 2, 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.

May 27, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Southern

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

According to customer reviews, there were some issues with reliable information during a strike. However, many customers had positive experiences and described their trip to Gatwick as the best they have ever done, with no stress or difficulties.

Southern Southampton Gatwick recent customer reviews

On time ,comfortable ,stress free

Colin L.

March 2, 2024

It was the best trip to Gatwick I have ever done , so easy and no stress

Paul F.

October 8, 2022

I know there was a strike. But no one has reliable information on any station.

Thomas M.

June 26, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to Gatwick by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport cost?
The bus ticket price from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport starts at $13. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport?
The average travel time between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport is around , although the fastest bus will take about 1h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 57 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport?
The number of buses from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport?
When taking the bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport, you can travel comfortably and safely with National Express, FlixBus, Southern.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to London Gatwick Airport?
Buses traveling between Southampton and London Gatwick Airport leave from Southampton Airport or Southampton Coach Station and arrive at Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal, Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal.