What's the distance between Gatwick and Southampton by coach?

The journey from Gatwick to Southampton by coach covers an approximate distance of 57 miles (91 km).

How can I get from Gatwick to Southampton without driving?

You can reach Southampton from Gatwick by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Gatwick to Southampton from £20 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Gatwick to Southampton on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 25m	01:35	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
20:35	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h	23:35	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
20:35	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h	23:35	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
21:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 15m	01:00	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
21:45	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 15m	01:00	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Gatwick to Southampton on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h	10:40	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
23:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 25m	01:35	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 30m	09:20	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
05:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h 30m	09:20	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
07:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h	10:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Gatwick to Southampton on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 45m	10:40	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
23:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 25m	01:35	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
06:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h	09:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
06:40	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	3h	09:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
07:55	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	2h 45m	10:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Gatwick to Southampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, 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£28 - £55	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £39	Average duration2h 2m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £13	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,696 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.

24 July 2025

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

Jaratsree N.

6 October 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.

28 June 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 travelling by bus from Gatwick to Southampton

What's the distance between Gatwick and Southampton by coach?
The journey from Gatwick to Southampton by coach covers an approximate distance of 57 miles (91 km).
How can I get from Gatwick to Southampton without driving?
You can reach Southampton from Gatwick by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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Today

£26

07/11

£26

08/11

£26

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11/11

£26

The cheapest trip from Gatwick to Southampton was searched and found on 6 Nov 2025 with a price of £26

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 £26 to £62 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 £26, which is on 2025-11-07.

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