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 £39. 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 15m, covering a distance of 57 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 30m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Southampton to Gatwick route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 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 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

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%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Southampton to Gatwick on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Southampton Coach Station	3h	20:30	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Cheapest
Bus	13:15	Southampton Coach Station	3h	16:15	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Southampton Coach Station	3h	16:15	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	13:15	Southampton Coach Station	3h	16:15	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	13:15	Southampton Coach Station	3h	16:15	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to Gatwick on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	10:20	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	07:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to Gatwick on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	09:50	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	07:00	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	05:25	Gatwick Airport (North), Furlong Way	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 13:55 GMT.

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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, 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£26 - £72	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £39	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £12	Average duration1h 50m	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

4/529,769 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.

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 £39. 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 15m, covering a distance of 57 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 30m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Southampton to Gatwick route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 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 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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14/12

£26

Today

£39

16/12

£35

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18/12

£39

19/12

£44

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The cheapest trip from Southampton to Gatwick was searched and found on 14 Dec 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 Southampton to Gatwick as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £26 to £78 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 £35, which is on 2025-12-16.