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Compare all timetables for the shuttles from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

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
$20
tomorrow
$33
Sunday
$21
Monday
$17
Tuesday
$15
Wednesday
$32
Thursday
$32

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 7:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $20
FlixBus 3h 30m 7:35 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 11:05 PM Southampton University  Economy $20
FlixBus 4h 10m 1:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $21
National Express 3h 10m 7:30 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 2h 55m 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 12:55 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 2h 55m 7:45 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 2h 55m 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 12:55 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 2h 55m 1:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 3:55 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 2h 55m 5:10 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 8:05 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 2h 40m 7:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:25 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 20m 9:05 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $21
FlixBus 3h 40m 7:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:05 PM Southampton University  Economy $21
FlixBus 4h 35m 9:05 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $21
National Express 2h 55m 7:45 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 2h 55m 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 12:55 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 20m 9:05 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $17
FlixBus 4h 10m 1:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $17
FlixBus 4h 10m 9:15 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $17
National Express 3h 40m 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 7:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 3h 25m 4:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 7:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $40

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 20m 9:05 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $15
FlixBus 4h 10m 1:15 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $15
FlixBus 3h 40m 7:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:05 PM Southampton University  Economy $15
National Express 3h 10m 7:30 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:40 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 2h 55m 10:00 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 12:55 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 25m 10:55 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 2:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 3h 10m 11:10 AM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 2:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 3h 30m 9:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $41
National Express 3h 15m 9:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $41
National Express 3h 30m 2:20 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 5:50 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 30m 9:30 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 3h 15m 9:45 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $41
National Express 3h 55m 6:25 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 10:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $43
National Express 3h 15m 8:20 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - South Terminal 11:35 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $43
National Express 3h 45m 6:35 PM London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport - North Terminal 10:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton is $15 on 12/9/2025. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily buses from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 90 buses from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton, while Night sees the fewest connections between London Gatwick Airport and Southampton, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 36 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 $15!

Cheapest Bus $15
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 36 Ø
Distance 55.7 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton

Every day, 36 buses from 2 bus 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$33
Saturday 12/06
$33
Sunday 12/07
$21
Monday 12/08
$17
Tuesday 12/09
$33
Wednesday 12/10
$32
Thursday 12/11
$32
Friday 12/12
$21
Saturday 12/13
$47
Sunday 12/14
$24
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
$19
Wednesday 12/17
$45
Thursday 12/18
$19
Friday 12/19
$49
Saturday 12/20
$50
Sunday 12/21
$36
Monday 12/22
$27
Tuesday 12/23
$23
Wednesday 12/24
$50
Thursday 12/25
$75
Friday 12/26
$29
Saturday 12/27

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 $15, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton, with $15. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

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 buses 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.

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 $32
Fastest Bus 2h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:40 AM
Last Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Connections 29 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

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 $15
Fastest Bus 3h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:05 AM
Last Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 11/30/2025

All bus stations and stops in London Gatwick Airport and Southampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 4h 20m to reach Southampton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Southampton.

On average, how many connections are available from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton each day?

Every day, the London Gatwick Airport to Southampton bus route is served by approximately 36 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton is offered by National Express and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Southampton from London Gatwick Airport starts at 5:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from London Gatwick Airport for Southampton starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Gatwick Airport Southampton route?

When traveling by shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 bus: National Express and FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Gatwick Airport Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle 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 traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from London Gatwick Airport to Southampton on your planned travel date.

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.

More bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Southampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London Gatwick Airport and to Southampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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