Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton

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Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£31
tomorrow
£33
Tuesday
£12
Wednesday
£15
Thursday
£12
Friday
£14
Saturday
£16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 45m 23:25 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 03:10 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 3h 35m 23:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 03:10 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 3h 0m 08:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:00 Southampton University  Economy £34
FlixBus 2h 30m 19:10 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 21:40 Southampton University  Economy £34
FlixBus 2h 40m 20:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 0m
      0
      08:00
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      09:15
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 35m
      0
      09:25
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Coach Station
      11:00
      Southampton
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 20m 08:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 4h 0m 09:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 13:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 3h 20m 11:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 14:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 3h 35m 12:20 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 15:55 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 3h 30m 14:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 18:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton via London Heathrow Airport, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      06:30
      London Gatwick Airport
      London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal
      07:30
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 35m
      0
      07:35
      London Heathrow Airport
      Heathrow Terminal 5 Coach Station
      09:10
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 20m 08:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 3h 10m 07:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:00 Southampton University  Economy £12
FlixBus 3h 15m 14:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 17:55 Southampton University  Economy £12
National Express 4h 0m 09:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 13:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 3h 20m 11:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 14:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 50m 20:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £15
FlixBus 2h 40m 20:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £15
FlixBus 3h 10m 20:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 3h 0m 20:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:35 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 2h 55m 22:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 01:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 20m 08:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £12
FlixBus 3h 10m 07:50 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:00 Southampton University  Economy £12
FlixBus 3h 15m 14:40 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 17:55 Southampton University  Economy £12
National Express 4h 0m 09:00 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 13:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 3h 35m 12:20 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 15:55 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £33

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 50m 20:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £14
FlixBus 2h 40m 20:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £15
FlixBus 3h 10m 20:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 2h 55m 23:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 02:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 2h 45m 23:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 02:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £29

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 50m 20:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £16
FlixBus 3h 10m 20:35 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 2h 40m 20:45 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £16
National Express 2h 55m 23:05 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 02:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 2h 45m 23:15 London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 02:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £29

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton is £12 on 03/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton

See here how frequent the connections between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 49 daily coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 110 coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton, with only 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 43 times every day by bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Latest Coach 23:35
Daily Bus Connections 43 Ø
Distance 89.7 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

Every day, 43 buses from 2 coach companies leave London Gatwick Airport for Southampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£31
Monday 02/11
£33
Tuesday 03/11
£33
Wednesday 04/11
£15
Thursday 05/11
£33
Friday 06/11
£29
Saturday 07/11
£16
Sunday 08/11
£17
Monday 09/11
£29
Tuesday 10/11
£29
Wednesday 11/11
£13
Thursday 12/11
£29
Friday 13/11
£13
Saturday 14/11
£29
Sunday 15/11
£18
Monday 16/11
£12
Tuesday 17/11
£29
Wednesday 18/11
£29
Thursday 19/11
£29
Friday 20/11
£23
Saturday 21/11
£29
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton, with £12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

These are the most booked bus companies between London Gatwick Airport to Southampton from our users.

FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London Gatwick Airport to Southampton:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 2h 30m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Last Coach 20:45
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 31/10/2026

National Express from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route London Gatwick Airport to Southampton:

Cheapest Price £29
Fastest Coach 2h 45m
Earliest Coach 09:00
Last Coach 23:35
Daily Connections 26 Ø
Found on 31/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Southampton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London Gatwick Airport and Southampton.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton? Or which bus companies serve the route London Gatwick Airport to Southampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London Gatwick Airport to Southampton bus

How much does a London Gatwick Airport - Southampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the London Gatwick Airport - Southampton route is available from £12 and takes 3h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton?

The connection London Gatwick Airport to Southampton is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £53. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London Gatwick Airport - Southampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton is offered by roughly 43 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Southampton from London Gatwick Airport take?

The quickest transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £34. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton?

The earliest bus to Southampton departs from London Gatwick Airport at 08:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton?

The latest bus to Southampton departs from London Gatwick Airport at 23:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London Gatwick Airport - Southampton route?

Passengers looking to travel from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Southampton from London Gatwick Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Gatwick Airport Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Gatwick Airport Southampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 43 daily trips between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton?

Prices and availability for 43 trips between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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