How far is Southampton from Gatwick?

The distance separating Southampton and Gatwick is 57 miles (91 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Southampton to Gatwick leave from Southampton Coach Station and arrive at London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Southampton to Gatwick from $33 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Gatwick on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	2h 35m	7:55am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Cheapest
Bus	1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	2h 30m	4:20am	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	5:25am	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:54 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Gatwick

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gatwick. 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 - $84	Average Duration3h 10m	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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 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

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Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Gatwick?

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

Stops in Gatwick

A - London Gatwick Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to Gatwick by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$25

11/17

$33

Today

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11/19

$33

11/20

$33

11/21

$33

11/22

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11/23

$33

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Gatwick was searched and found on Nov 16, 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 Southampton to Gatwick, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $102 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-21.